Things I Hated About Travel in Jordan! Don't Go to Jordan Without These Tips!
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Are you planning a trip to Jordan? Jordan has a lot of amazing places but also a lot of drawbacks. Here are some of the things I hated about travel in Jordan!
Don't plan your trip to Jordan without these tips!
0:00 Intro and Tips for Travel to Jordan
1:02 First Thing I Hated About Travel in Jordan
2:20 Second Thing I Hated About Travel in Jordan
3:40 Third Thing I Hated About Travel in Jordan
4:25 Fourth First Thing I Hated About Travel in Jordan
6:15 Final Thoughts on Travel in Jordan
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This video just shows how shallow the research you did was before travelling to Jordan. Even afterwards when compiling this video, you could have researched WHY you experienced some things and include it as useful info but that’s also lacking.
Point 1: the security screenings in hotels. In 2005, there were a series of coordinated suicide bombing attacks in 3 hotel lobbies in Amman. Google it. Because of this, hotels in Amman conduct security screenings when people enter. This is comparable to why American airports make you take your shoes off when going through security and others don’t. Because there was a security incident related to shoes.
Point 2: the conservatism. Jordan is a predominantly Muslim country with a minority of practicing orthodox Christians. The country’s cultural norms reflect its culture. To expect it to adhere to your American values and cultural norms is a symptom of an American presuming they have the dominant “correct” culture. You are presumably travelling to experience different cultures and if being faced with a different culture is “grating” perhaps travelling isn’t for you.
Point 3: Jordan is expensive. Again this point shows you didn’t research before showing up. It’s one of the first things that shows up as tourist advice. I can understand it’s upsetting to feel ripped off by prices, especially if you’ve been to other more affordable countries. You show a sad picture of a breakfast while saying they get away with luxury prices because “it’s all that’s available”. A Quick look on booking.com can show you the range of stays and service you can get. Stay at the Boulevard Arjaan or any of the 5 star hotels if you want 5 star service. What you’re actually upset about is that you expected as an American to automatically be able to access “luxury” on budget prices. There is a wide range of prices of food in Jordan. You can get a fat falafel sandwich for under 1 JOD. You can get full breakfast spreads for under 10 JOD. Google maps is your friend. You can check for restaurants and see their price ranges. Obviously if you eat at the restaurants within hotels you are getting the tourist price but that is normal in every country. Many people in Amman speak English and if you stop a person and ask they will gladly recommend affordable options.
Point 4: tourist traps. I agree Petra is full of locals who live off the tourism industry who will try to entice you to buy their tours and souvenirs. Sites like trip advisor can help you plan your trips to historical sites and understand what exactly to book to get your instagram photo. Tour guides are there to tell you about the history. They do not include climbing up dangerous trails as part of their tours for insurance reasons. A lot of those photo op spots are actually technically illegal to climb up to because there is a risk of falling. The beduins take tourists up because they are the indigenous to the region and are more familiar with how to do it safely. They know the trails and how to navigate. This is how they make their living.
You were upset by the security checks? 😆 girl stop it
As a Jordanian, I feel like you could've had a way better experience if you just got some tips from a local before visiting.
For instance, you didn't had to avoid holding hands, its totally acceptable, and Jordan have amazing verity of restaurants with extremely delicious food, and a food app like Talabat where you can have the food delivered,( meal for 2 under 10 JOD, ) and you won't be paying the luxurious prices that you'd normally pay at touristic sites and hotels.
* in 2006 a bombing happened at a hotel in Amman and since then such security measurements been implemented.
Thx for the feedback, but I didn't say I had a bad experience, just pointing out some things I didn't love that other travelers who are not from Jordan or don't have local friends and may not be aware of.
@@WhereisMalikah and thank you for that 🙏😊
Nice video 👍✌️
@@saadhourani792 thank u for watching!
This feedback and video is helpful. I'm planning a trip for two 50 year old woman traveling companions in September, any other tips appreciated
@@mlwelter have a great time! I have some guide recommendations on my blog malikahkelly.com ❤️
I don’t often comment on videos but this is misleading, you are visiting a foreign country and they have different checks to maintains safety which I’d be ok with. I dont get you adding comments about being patted down and feeling discriminated against if they were checking everyone else. Lots of countries that rely on tourism will see vendors hassling or touting for business like Egypt, Vietnam, Thailand as a few examples - but thats their livelihood. Just politely decline and walk on. Jordan is clearly not a luxury destination like Maldives or Dubai so perhaps your expectations were somewhat high. You mentioned being in affectionate in public, the same applies in Dubai. Just respect their culture.
Nothing was misleading, I was sharing my experience of things that actually happened and my opinions about it. You don't have to agree
Definitely agree I have been to Egypt and and same rules apply! Just because you stayed at a hilton doesn't make them all the same. In Egypt I have stayed at a hotel that wasn't a name brand hotel the food along with people were amazing. But I didn't set my expectations high because its not Dubai a country that doesn't thrive off of tourism. The people there live off of tourist money and its all about bargaining for what you want. I feel as though sometimes we have expectations that we shouldn't.
Dubai isn't a country... but ok.
@itsaqueensworld5948 the country is "UAE". Not Dubai. Dubai is an Emirate.
@@user-xr5lb1kw5f my point still stands so....come again.
This really doesn’t sound any differently from any other Middle Eastern country I have visited or any touristy place. Traveling thru the Middle East one should expect a higher level of security due to the volatility of the area. Jordan maybe considered safe in itself but it is surrounded by areas that are not. So I understand the heightened security.
I also expect the prices to be higher in most touristy places. Jordan currency is very strong. The 1st time I traveled to London the 1£ was equal to $1.5. Even though I researched before I went,it was still a shocker. Now if it’s someplace I really want to go, I just plan accordingly.
Being hassled by vendors is not just Middle East thing, but the best thing to do is to just say “no thank you” and keep moving just like one does when in Mexico, the Caribbean or anywhere else.
Sometimes that’s just in the cost of travel.
Thanks for the honesty and I really appreciate it.
Im a black female and we love Jordan and feel very welcomed here. I don't agree with her at all. Of course, it depends upon your reasons for visiting.
Thanks for the video Malikah! The security that you described was exactly the same as the Ramses Hilton in Cairo when we went in Dec/Jan. Maybe it's like that in all the hotels in the middle east?
Maybe! In Cairo I stayed w friends but we had brunch at Marriott Mena and there was no security. But it was so annoying in Jordan
They need security screenings. Hotels were bombed about 20 years ago. There is risk there. This is not like going to Switzerland.
new subscriber here. my husband will be there for work soon and I plan to visit a couple of times while he is there so this is great information.
Thank u for subscribing, I really appreciate it!!
Did he have to get travel insurance before going ?
So you felt being discriminated against, proven it yourself wrong; but still felt the same way. I don't get it
She’s entitled.
Thanks for sharing will be in Jordan April God willing.
Have fun! There is def a lot of cool stuff and I'm glad I went once! Just prob won't be back without good reason 🤪
Don't be mislead by this video. Jordan is an amazing country to visit, I'm going back there in March.
Malika i have questions about were is ambas Jordan in kenya
Question, how did you travel between cities did you feel safe
We rented a car, and yes it's pretty safe! But they are long drives and we didn't see anything that I would have been comfortable stopping for a bathroom break in, so held it!
May can you help me, I will travel to Jordan next Thursday, I found in my research it is mandatory to provide QR visit to join, noted I apply to get QR visit but till now I didn’t receive it, my enquiry Does anybody at airport ask you about Qr visit or not ? Please advise me
You need a visa but you can get it on arrival!
Good to know
6:11 Bedouins are good people generally, they don't do anyone wrong and they have rules and beliefs and take care of their guest to the best of their ability. You don't see the Bedouins in the capital or even in the villages, but believe it or not, the are in the millions, they have huge tribes with leaders and they have the power to remove the king from his throne if they wished. That's why police doesn't mess with them. There's a long history behind it, I don't wanna get into all that.
Oh and racism based on skin color doesn't exist over there btw because depending on what part of the country you live in, your skin could be white as snow all the way to dark as charcoal
And the service you get in Jordan is far better than anything in the us.
well said . how expensive it was there was a real heartbreaker. it made the whole experience a total let down. i really looked forward to going. i would not even think of going ther unless you were going with a tour. i honeltly believe it is the only way.
Yea you have to be with a guide! And the costs also really surprised me too!!
When you say Jordanian guide cannot take you to that unofficial spot , it sounds like bedouin and Jordanian are not the same
I don't know if Bedouins are considering Jordanian or not, but the point was you'll need a separate guide, not necessarily the one u came with so plan/budget for that
@@WhereisMalikah they are the same
Quick question I am traveling to Jordan with my boyfriend we are not married yet. Did they ask you for your marriage license or certificate or did they just stare?
No one asked and I didn't get stared at too crazy, but we also never held hands or kissed in public or anything. But stay in an American chains hotel maybe, just in case?
@@WhereisMalikah ok thank you
@@elleegirl5156 have fun!
@@WhereisMalikah with my respect to you i am a Jordanian and wanted say about hang hands in public in Jordan this is not a crime as you think it and you just was scaring more than limits Jordan is most safe and peace place ever and people are so very kind friendly and hospitality and helpful too also you mentioned about expensive prices you was have many choices to take if you want go to high class places that's sure you will fined it expensive while there is many places more cheaper and have same good things such as good and nice foods and about hotel security that's for safety to everyone and you can take furnished apartment and it's more cheaper and not need to expose to this annoying security . i hope you not annoyed from what i saying but i just make advice to you . thank you
@Adnan Malkawi I never said it was a crime, and it's not a bad thing to say a place is expensive - that is normal travel advice. I'm from NYC one of the most expensive cities in the world and if I found Jordan expensive I'm sure a lot of people do as well, especially ppl not used to seeing high prices and strong difference in currency. And I also never said security was a bad idea - just that the screenings can be annoying or invasive esp for black travelers, but I wouldn't expect everyone to understand why
As a woman I lived a bad experience at airport! They have a problem with women travelling alone! They ask you for your husband? Why you are not married? Why do you come to "our country"? A married arab woman was married and she went there to meet her husband who has a british nationality the police borders told her did not you have cousins to marry you rather than being married to a british guy!!! If you are a woman and a man (not husband) they let the guy pass ans enter but you as a woman they take you in a room for investigation. This is what I lived at the airport. Horrible moments! And what shocked is that many women experienced the same things.
They are keeping sx traders low😂
I didn't experience anything like that at the airport or anywhere else
Visiting Jordan in November. Are the prices comparable to NYC? I’m from NYC and use to everything being expensive 😂
I'm also from NYC! It was probably comparable to that, sometimes a little more w the currency exchange
Learn to bargain
@@PC-tc5je you don't bargain in hotels and restaurants
@Where is Malikah yeah… that isn’t all that people spend their money on during a vacation. You should expect those prices. The tours, trinkets and shops is where they really get you
I didnt even finish the video but I wanna comment about the first point. If there was no security, you would also be complaining and it has nothing to do with being a person of color since they check the locals thoroughly as well. And why would it fill you with negative thoughts, it's literally for the safety of the place and think about it from another point of view, what if you were in the hotel and they let a person in without checking, what if they had a weapon?? Better safe than sorry
You should have finished it, I did explain that it had nothing to do with race, but could still make some Black travelers uncomfortable as we are often profiled. I don't expect everyone to understand that
@@WhereisMalikahWell, I have been profiled every time I went to the US, just because of how I look so…
Security checks are done pretty much every major place here in Jordan. I'm thankful for it. I'm a black female and have never been patted done (so far).
Thumbs Down! Just stay home.
Get over over it. Why get upset about extra measure of security.
The Bedouins are just there trying to make a living. Learn to negotiate.
So why security checks should bother u these places are very sensitive and want to avoid unnecessary tensions around. When u visit a country u need to follow the rules they have. Otherwise don’t go.
I explained why some people could be disturbed by the checks, people who get it will get it. And it's something to be aware of in advance so you're not surprised by it
I explained why some people could be disturbed by the checks, people who get it will get it. And it's something to be aware of in advance so you're not surprised by it
Bruh 😂😂😂, i feel it's people who have an unidentified superiority complex that would feel this way😂. Holding hands? 😂😂😂
Either respect the culture of a foreign country or don’t bother visiting. It’s as simple as that..
Jordan is expensive and the exchange rates are awful. However, the rest of your comments are way off. Jordan is the safest and most hospitable country you can visit in the Middle East.
agree to disagree 🤷♀
Your view about life is so superficial
😂😅😂 I'm sad you share my name. I love Jordan and it's people and it's culture and I don't understand how you are. Never never mind thanks for your opinion.
We all have different opinions 🤷🏽♀️
Triggering for black travelers 😂🤣. My husband and I didn’t feel that way at all!
Good for u
@@WhereisMalikah They didn’t have problems because they aren’t entitled like you..
Americans travel outside America and then expect An Entirely different country to be AMERICA. Taking on the COLONIAL mentality of the settler state you live in isn’t a flex. Learn how to be culturally - and emotionally - intelligent. Not everything is about you. Not everything is American centric. Not everything is viewed through the eyes of America. Y’all PLS STAY IN AMERICA if America is what you’re looking for.
Well said..
For someone that says they travel you seem like an unpleasant spoiled tourist, stay in your country if you are not willing to be respectful of other cultures. They are proud of their heritage like everyone else. Be respectful and do your research and stop thinking everyone is racist everywhere else. They have better things to worry about like their livelihood, sadly yet true they’ve experienced bombs, do other countries a favor, just stay in your country so you are not bothered.
Wah.
This whole video is just giving hater. Makes sense based on the title though, like who makes a whole video based on what they hate about a third world country which makes most of its money on tourism💀
I was in Jordan for 10 days and couldn’t disagree with almost everything in the video you sound like some one who didn’t do there research before going to another country. Complaining about another countries customs is crazy. Yes things can be expensive but if you do your research you can save. The food is delicious and the people of Jordan are extremely friendly and will go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your self this is such a misleading video.
Alot of your grief is self-imposed. Learn to say a firm no, with your hand up "Halas !" - they will stop. Much of it is just middle east stuff, and you need to just roll with it.
this is honestly so misleading and just slightly disrespectful lmfao? I can’t seem to understand how your so annoyed by the fact that security is so important and it goes for anyone arab, jordanian or European and regardless of any race. this is something that should be appreciated and applauded for since most of the countries people praise so much don’t even have. and about public affection this is our culture if you can’t respect it with all due respect it’s a you problem. it’s not a matter of judgment or “eyes” but it’s your problem if you can’t keep it private for the few hours your out. I do agree that the scam thing is true and might happen to tourists which is unfortunate but next time research about the country before going, along with the country’s culture and how everything works since it’s clear you have done absolutely no research. This is a foreign Arab country, we have different views different culture and we do everything differently we aren’t like America and it’s surely not gonna have the same luxury as the Maldives or dubai. and as to the bedouins they are some of the nicest and most respectful people but you have to understand that it is THIER area, everyone has to respect them and respect there culture and value what they stand for. if you cannot do that, your free to leave.
I shared my experiences and some things I saw as negative but I did not speak disrespectfully or say anything disaparaging about the people or the country at all.
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Will I don't know who was staring at you
But teenagers can be annoying
But it's not a crime even Muslim couples do that
You have to know that Jordan is a young country and teenagers are all over the streets
Most of us don't take life seriously before the college
They want to prove that they are not shy they not afraid & the are confident but they are doing it the wrong way
After all Jordan is pretty safe and adult are welcoming and respectful towards foreign people
What a self entitled person. Sorry but you're travelling to the middle east, so respect the local customs. The security checks are there for your safety too btw, so maybe you should be thankful for that. As for alcohol, if you can't go 5 days without a drink then you have a problem.
It's not entitled to not love every place you travel to. This is a travel channel so I'm sharing my opinion on the trip and things I think other people may want to be aware of. Not everyone has to agree
@@WhereisMalikahStay in the US and drink as much as you want..
When youre visiting a country you have to respect the country , you just trashed it because its not what youre used to lmao😂
This definitely wasn't trashing, just sharing my opinion in a respectful fashion
Thanks for sharing your views, we see gay couples planing to visit Jordan and May take this trip via Israel instead of being there, I hate the tourist trapped of selling or forcing you to get things like in Marrakech, Cairo, etc
Idk how Israel is! But Jordan was cool for seeing some of the sights but there were just some drawbacks that made it a little stressful
It's not a conservative or liberal matter it's a religious matter Jordan is predominantly Muslim which is why the concept of Feminism/LGBT (Abortion, homosexuality, androgyny) is sinful along with adultery. However Jordan and certain Muslim countries are not authoritative if Jordan did not allow a non Muslim to drink or do whatever you want then they are in the wrong.
When she says “conservative,” she didn’t mean it in a political sense- she means “traditional.”
@@fancynancy074 I understand but it's a matter of religion.
i don’t quite understand how they “didn’t let her” drink to be honest considering night clubs and alcohol stores are all around jordan it’s nothing rare you’d be eating at a restaurant and next to to you is a alcohol store which anyone can go to so there’s definitely more to it
@@joudGhanem-hw5nj They should let her drink even the locals who are Muslim also drink. Maybe she went to a bar full of unprofessional employees or perhaps she's making it all up.
You are not a person who should travel. Much better for you to stay at home.
Then don’t go! If you want to go to a country, then you have to follow the rules of the country. You are upset because they’re doing security screenings in front of the mall? But if there weren’t security screenings, you will be complaining about how you don’t feel safe. They put the safety screenings for the safety of the people and if you don’t like it then you don’t have to go to the malls. If you don’t like how conservative it is, then don’t go. It’s our culture and religion not to make out with your significant other and that’s just what it is. You can’t go to another country and make fun of the culture that you inserted yourself into
This is probably one of the worst videos over!
This is just a nasal unfair diatribe about a beautiful country. If you want every country in the world to be like yours then stay in the States and don't travel. You should respect other people's cultures. It amazes me how some black travellers who whine about discrimination and profiling often behave as entitled karens.
Voicing an opinion on the internet after behaving perfectly respectfully in a new country is far from Karen behavior. No one is going to fall in love w everywhere they travel to, and I guess the difference between myself and a lot of other travel creators is I don't make everything a highlight reel.
@@WhereisMalikah didn't you know you were traveling to a Muslim country where alcohol is frowned upon??!!