Twelve Reasons to Visit Jordan
1. Jesus’s baptismal site is preserved in its natural state rather than with fortifications that make it feel artificial.
2. Food—it’s good and good for you with tons of olives and olive oil and yummy breads.
3. The people are warm and friendly, and they love Americans.
4. You’ll never read the Bible the same way again.
5. Sites people think are in Israel are actually in Jordan.
6. Non-swimmers can splash in the Dead Sea without ever worrying they'll drown. Even a beached whale could float there.
7. Jordan has fantastic beauty and a rich cultural heritage in addition to an ancient history with many connections to Bible stories.
8. Jordan’s resorts rival any in the U.S.
9. Communication is easy. People in Jordan’s metro areas speak English, and most signs are in Arabic and English.
10. Visiting Jordan as a tourist positively reinforces Jordan’s willingness to embrace the West.
11. Going to Jordan will force you to lose some of your misconceptions about Islam. (Most Christians don’t support bombing abortion clinics, and most Muslims don’t support flying planes into NYC high-rises.)
12. Modesty is a core value. It’s hip to be square.