Going Places

Seeing Jordan for the First Time with Travel Advisor Vanessa Abbe


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Today, we're speaking with Vanessa Abbe, a travel advisor who joined me on my trip to Jordan last October. In this conversation, which we had live on Instagram recently, I wanted to hear her take on what it’s like traveling in the country right now. 

Reminder: I'm running a 10-day group trip to Jordan this May. The trip runs from May 18th to 27th and you can get all the information by visiting here

Throughout February, you can save $150 off your booking by using code GOINGPLACESFEB when you join our trip. The code expires on Fri, Feb 28.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
  • How Vanessa approached the safety question of traveling to Jordan
  • Gaining a new perspective on the region through long conversations
  • The impact of tourism cancelations on Jordan's tourism community
  • What it's like traveling in proximity to Palestine
  • Meeting the people of Jordan: an Ammani photographer, a sustainable farmer in Madaba, the Bedouins of Wadi Rum
  • Why hospitality looks like home-cooked meals in Jordan
  • Why Petra By Night was one of the top experiences for Vanessa
  • What Vanessa has to say to someone considering going to Jordan

Featured on the show:
  • Follow Vanessa on Instagram: @adventures_vkabbe
  • Learn more about our upcoming trip to Jordan in May here

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Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who's worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more. 

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