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To feel guilty about going on holiday to Jordan/Mount Sinai

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Twodogsonthecouch · 02/03/2026 13:30

I’m due to fly to Jordan on 28th March for 8 days and then on to Mount Sinai and Dahab for 4 days. I’m really looking forward to seeing Petra, Wadi Rum the Dead Sea as well as climbing Mount Sinai and snorkelling in the Red Sea.
Obviously I will be following government advice on whether or not it is safe to go so that’s not really my question. It’s more that I feel funny about going on holiday to somewhere where it must be very emotive and scary for those living there. It feels somehow voyeuristic.
Is this just me being silly and overthinking it?

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RedToothBrush · 02/03/2026 13:39

My concern wouldn't be about going on the holiday. It would be about how realistic you are about getting stranded there for a period of time.

Do you have sufficient funds for this possibility and do you have an understanding employer.

As it stands theres a fair chance you won't be going if the situation with Hezbollah and Israel gets worse.

Flights to Cyprus by easyJet just got cancelled.

KateDelRick · 02/03/2026 13:37

Guilty? You're going to need to take FO advice.

Rituelec · 02/03/2026 13:36

Er, you would be mad.

janietreemore · 02/03/2026 13:35

You would be under the same threat as the residents, so its not voyeuristic.

Lighterandbrighter · 02/03/2026 13:33

It might be scary for you too - my family went recently and could hear shells going off it's that close.