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Mark Fedoronko

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"Once upon a time, Umm Qais was known as Gadara. Originally founded around 300 BCE by (allegedly) Alexander the Great's troops as a Greek colony, the town became an important center of Greek and eventually Roman culture in the region. Umm Qais is unique to Jerash in that the ruins are older and more preserved than restored. While it may not be quite as impressive as some of the reconstructions in Jerash, it is one of the coolest sites for history buffs in Jordan just given how untouched the ruins have been over time. Great views are also a benefit, as well as convenient hikes into the Yarmouk Nature Reserve (see separate listing)"

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The Middle East is a remarkable region. The cradle of civilization to the crossroads of East and West, the region has so much to offer. Unfortunately, instability and war makes travel to some countries like Iraq and Syria impossible and to others like Lebanon and Israel/Palestine challenging. In steps Jordan: the most stable country in the Middle East and maybe the safest country I've ever visited. I had the amazing opportunity to spend three months living in Amman and exploring all around the country. While Jordan may not be quite as culturally rich as its neighbors, there are a lot of amazing sights to explore. Petra's ancient facades speaks for themselves. The sandy dunes and alien-like rock formations of Wadi Rum is (literally) the movie image of Mars. The Dead Sea is a buoyant and beautiful place. And this only cracks the surface. This guide is an all-in-one-place guide to exploring Jordan and the wealth of exploring Jordan. This guide features listings from Amman, Jerash, the Dead Sea, sights on the Kings Highway (i.e. Madaba), Petra and Wadi Musa, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. If you need a more hands on approach to a trip to Jordan, reach out to me! I offer planning services to craft the perfect Jordanian itinerary for you. So as the Jordanians would say, yalla!

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