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Journey Review

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I will follow Zarin's example from his wrapping-up post and do the same for my own record.  This post will be updated from time to time. Some of the trips may have a  specific write-up  and you may click on the travel month. Here is the world travel map, courtesy of TripAdvisor. A bit of statistics: Total countries visited = 25/195  [Last updated: September 2025]

Levant Lure. Day 1: Kuala Lumpur - Amman, Jordan

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I travelled on a solo journey to Jordan to reunite with my wife, who had been there two weeks earlier for a mobility program with APCO. Unfortunately, Nu'man couldn't accompany us on this adventure, as he is pursuing his studies at Kolej MARA Kulim. We were actually set to explore Europe, just as we promised him for his SPM achievement. Despite everything, we’re holding onto our plans for the near future. Let's get back to our story.  At 3am, the Qatar Airways flight departed punctually, paving the way for an exciting journey ahead.  I dozed off shortly after enjoying my first meal. After more than 7 hours of travel, we touched down at Hamad International Airport, where I had a 4-hour layover before continuing my journey to Amman.  My wife's ticket back to Kuala Lumpur featured an exciting 4-night stopover in Doha.  So I decided to save the airport exploration for later with my wife. The connecting flight landed smoothly at Queen Alia International Airport after a...