doylej0011 t1_j3wt76v wrote on January 11, 2023 at 4:44 PM

Reply to comment by Toxicseagull in The King's Highway: The road that reveals Jordan's history by StationFrosty

Traveled there last year and met a few women traveling, either with friends male and female or solo. They had no issues, and most of the time didn't have to cover up. Saw plenty of tourists in shorts and shoulders showing. Depending on where you go maybe be a little more mindful of what your wareing but tourists in Petra, Aquaba, Jerash and wadi rum where dressed just like any tourist spot I've been to in the world.

ElMachoGrande t1_j3wug7d wrote on January 11, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Yep, Jordan is very safe. You can walk around anywhere in Amman, at any time, and the only reason someone would approach you would be to ask if you needed assistance, and they would mean it. I've had a car drive in front of my taxi to guide it, halfway across Amman, when the taxi driver was unclear of where I wanted to go, and the car driver didn't even accept compensation from me...

Shorts are OK, but expect a few odd looks outside Aqaba and the tourist sites. Not because they are immodest, but because they are kind of seen as children's clothes or sports clothes.

Apart from that, T-shirt will work just fun (but watch out for the sun).

If you enter a mosque, you should of course cover up as a sign of respect, just like you would in a cathedral.

Toxicseagull t1_j3wv8fl wrote on January 11, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Depends where you go yes but I wasn't talking about dress codes. I know one friend who was severely hassled in some places and 2 who were actually assaulted and were lucky to not be injured by a crowd of armed men whilst hiking the Jordan trail. They cancelled the rest of the hike and came home and had to go for therapy.

I actually met my last gf there, who was solo travelling as well but I'm not going to suggest guys have the same experience or safety concerns as women there. I love the place and I've travelled all over the wider area but I'm not blind.

It's not India/Pakistan or Egypt levels but it's still something to be aware of.