Articles Tagged 'Bedouin'

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Exploring Little Petra on Horseback in Jordan

Horse Ride through the ancient city of Petra in Jordan by Darley Newman You’ve probably seen photographs of the Petra’s famous Treasury or perhaps know it from the climax of the movie “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” starring Harrison Ford, when Indiana finds the ...

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Horse Trekking in the Wadi Rum in Jordan

Riding Arabian horses with the Bedouin in Jordan was one of the most amazing adventures of my life!  by Darley Newman As my horse Chams began to inch forward past my Bedouin guide Atallah on his well-trained racing mount, my heart beat so quickly that I could hardly breathe. I pulled the ...

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10 Great Places to Horse Ride- #3 Jordan

Jordan's Wadi Rum Desert, called The Valley of the Moon, tops our charts for its spectacular scenery, Bedouin culture and desert wildlife. by Darley Newman Located in southern Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arabia, the Wadi Rum Desert is one of the most beautiful deserts that I...