Now that the ancient rose red city of Petra has been named one of the new seven wonders of the world, tourists are flying to Jordan for the day from Dubai to tick it off their lists.

Jill Worrall finds herself distracted from Bethany Beyond the Jordan's biblical significance by a man with an enormous paunch wearing a pair of tiny speedoes.

Camel riding for two should really only be permitted for those who are really, really good friends, finds Jill Worrall.

Some company would have been nice, but even on my own, spending a birthday exploring probably the best Crusader castle in the world takes some beating.