Amman Jordan

Jordan is an odd country. The population of just 7 million is almost entirely concentrated in the northern western corner of the country bordering Syria and Israel while the rest is empty desert. Of that seven million, one million are Syrian refugees and 60% are of Palestinian origin. Furthermore Amman,with a population of four million accounts for two thirds of that population and is a densely packed city slashed by deep ravines that make getting around incredibly difficult.

Nearly everyone here speaks very good English, the government is reasonable stable (certainly by ME standards), it is relaxed and liberal with a good tourist infrastructure and most importantly it has good food. Many people consider it too western and view Jordan as 'middle eastern lite'

There is not a lot to do and see, but it does have a fantastic Roman theatre complex. There are two theatres, both of which are still in use today. The larger is the typical amphitheatre style, while the smaller Odeon seats only a few hundred people.