Visit Aqaba

Visit Amman, the capital of Jordan. Explore the ancient Roman Theatre (a 6,000-seat amphitheatre from the 2nd century AD), wander through the Citadel (historic hilltop site with ruins like the Temple of Hercules and Umayyad Palace), and sample local dishes such as mansaf (traditional lamb and rice meal) at a downtown eatery.

Float effortlessly in Earth's lowest point (-430m) between Israel and Jordan

Discover the ancient city of Petra carved into rose-colored rock in Jordan

Uncover rose-red Petra, Wadi Rum desert skies, and Dead Sea shores of Jordan

Learn Modern Standard Arabic and its unique script

Experience the otherworldly landscape of Wadi Rum, a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan. Explore the vast red sand dunes and massive rock formations like Jebel Umm Fruth Rock Bridge and Lawrence's Spring (named after T.E. Lawrence, who based operations here during the Arab Revolt). Stay overnight in a Bedouin camp to enjoy traditional meals, stargazing in one of the world's darkest skies, and a jeep tour through the valley.

Visit Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. Cruise the UNESCO-listed canal ring (17th-century waterways with over 1,500 bridges), see masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, explore the Anne Frank House (historic hiding place during WWII), and wander the Jordaan district (picturesque streets with cafes and boutiques).

Visit Barcelona, capital of Catalonia in Spain. See the Sagrada Familia (Antoni Gaudí's unfinished basilica with intricate facades and towering spires), stroll down La Rambla (tree-lined pedestrian street with street performers and La Boqueria market), explore Park Güel (Gaudí's whimsical public park with mosaic-covered structures and city views), and admire the Gothic Quarter (medieval streets with the Barcelona Cathedral and Roman ruins).