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urn your childhood fantasies of becoming a worldwide explorer into a reality by visiting Jordan and exploring the treasures of Petra as Indiana Jones did. Beyond Petra, a world of adventures await
with the most hospitable people welcoming you in to the captivating beauty that is Jordan. There is so much to explore, to see, to eat, to smell in this magical kingdom where the ancient meets the new age.
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The Jordanian people welcome you with open arms. They hope you will visit and enjoy their beautiful country, while temporarily suspending your preconceived beliefs of the Middle-East.
“Vast, echoing and God-like” – T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)
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Wadi Rum
Jordan is quite a small country as it takes a total of 4 hours to travel from north to south. But there is so much to do that a minimum of one week is recommended just to touch a few of the main attractions. Known most famously for one of the world’s favorite wonders, Petra, and the vast desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, there is so much more to Jordan than one can ever imagine. Visit Jordan to walk the footsteps of where Jesus was baptized, float the Dead Sea, taste the best Middle-Eastern food from local family-owned restaurants, and go scuba diving in the Red Sea. 32
WINTER 2017
BY JACKI UENG