HOW A SOLO TRIP TO JORDAN EMPOWERED ME

When I booked my trip to Israel, I knew I HAD to visit Jordan! I was traveling alone, and I expected to receive backlash from my family and friends about my solo trip to the Middle East!

Given that I have visited the Middle East before, and I am familiar with Middle Eastern travel etiquette, I tried to convince my concerned circle of loved-ones that I would return safe and sound!

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