I packed an empty Nalgene bottle since I was visiting Bethany-upon-Jordan, the baptism spot of Jesus by John the Baptist. I found a font of clean water, and I brought home 16 ounces of River ...

For me, this is what travel is all about. When I visited Jordan, I was surprised by how much I didn’t know until I got there.

Welcome to Jordan, a destination where the past and present ... and discover ancient petroglyphs. Another must-visit is Petra, the "Lost City," carved into rose-red cliffs over 2,000 years ago.