In the Footsteps of Tintin ; Jordan's Barren-but-Breathtaking Landscape Is the Backdrop for a Series of Tours Based On the Escapades of a Cartoon Hero Which Will Soon Be Packing Them in at the Cinema. Caroline Davison Went Along for the Ride

Wales on Sunday › December 26, 2010

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It's more than 50 years since Tintin, the cub reporter and cartoon character who has become one of Belgium's best-loved exports, first set foot in Jordan with his faithful lieutenants Captain Haddock and Snowy the dog.

His adventures there provide the backdrop for a film to be released next year by Steven Spielberg and co-director Peter Jackson.

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In the Footsteps of Tintin ; Jordan's Barren-but-Breathtaking Landscape Is the Backdrop for a Series of Tours Based On the Escapades of a Cartoon Hero Which Will Soon Be Packing Them in at the Cinema. Caroline Davison Went Along for the Ride

The star cast will include Jamie Bell as Tintin, Daniel Craig as Red Rackham and Andy Serkis as Captain Haddock.

Jordan tourist wallahs can hardly believe their luck. On The Go Tours has won the backing of Moulinsart (holder of the Tin...

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