Middle East » Jordan » West » Dead Sea For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more
Jet-setting between the US and Singapore for the next eight months, with side trips to Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Hoping to return by way of the Trans-Manchurian railway!... full info