Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Worldwide travel insurance is available at lonelyplanet.com/travel_services. You can
buy, extend and claim online anytime - even if you're already on the road.
Internet Access
Jordan is part of the cyber community, and boasts numerous Internet Service Providers
(ISPs), including
Cyberia
(
www.cyberia.jo
)
.
Almost every town in Jordan has at least one public internet centre. If you have a laptop
it's possible to connect to the internet from top-end and a few midrange hotels that have
wi-fi facilities.
The easiest way to collect mail through internet centres is to open a web-based account
such as
Hotmail
(
www.hotmail.com
)
or
Yahoo! Mail
(mail.yahoo.com)
. Most places are
also set up for various online chat services, such as MSN Messenger.
Language Courses
For those enchanted enough by the Arab world to want to learn the language, there are
some opportunities in Amman:
British Council
( 06-46033420;
www.britishcouncil.org/jordan.htm
)
Can put individu-
als in touch with a private tutor.
University of Jordan Language Center
( 06-5355000, ext 2370;
www.ju.edu.jo
;
University of Amman)
Offers tailormade courses with private instruction for individuals
and small groups, geared to students' special interests.
Legal Matters
The Jordanian legal system has evolved from distinct traditions. Civil and commercial law
is largely based on British-style common law, while religious and family matters are gen-
erally covered by Islamic Sharia courts, or ecclesiastic equivalents for non-Muslims. In a
nutshell:
»
»The legal age for driving and drinking is 18.
»
»The age of consent for men and women is 16.
»
»You can be prosecuted under the law of your home country regarding age of consent,
even when abroad.
»
»Travellers are expected to respect the law.
