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A rich heritage – Jordan

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on 15 January, 20233 January, 2023 1 Comment on A rich heritage – Jordan

In October, I travelled to the historical country of Jordan, home to six UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Dubai Museum of the Future
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From desert sands to sparkling skylines

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on 15 January, 20231 July, 2022 Leave a Comment on From desert sands to sparkling skylines

I headed to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to uncover more about the city that never sleeps.

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