CNA938 Rewind - Explore the majesty of Jordan's Petra with the Travel Intern's Hendric Tay
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In Destination Anywhere, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Hendric Tay, co-founder of The Travel Intern, a Singapore-based community that shares travel adventures. Tay will talk about a most memorable holiday in the Kingdom of Jordan: exploring Petra, one of the world's most famous archaeological sites; the Wadi Rum desert known for its stunning red sandstone landscapes; and enjoying Dead Sea therapeutic treatments.
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