Siwa — A Magical Oasis in Egypt’s Western Desert
There was once a straight road from Cairo to the Siwa Oasis, but the desert had other ideas. Wind...
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Tag: Middle East
Visit The Souk ? Don?t Be Afraid!
The cross-hatched trellis drew me in to the Egyptian market area in front of me. Entering the...
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Safari Adventure in Dubai
Dune Bashing On a fairly pleasant winter morning (living in the tropics all my life, winters for...
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Ancient Whispers of Egypt
Ancient Whispers "Mankind is afraid of time, and time is afraid of the Pyramids."? As...
Read MoreDubai Announced as Host City for Expo 2020
First World Expo to be held in the MENASA region will attract 25 million visitors Winning Expo 2020 bid will "accelerate the growth of the tourism industry in Dubai, the UAE and the wider GCC region"? November...
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Qatar – Doha – The New and that which is to come.
A new diplomatic quarter is being built in Doha "? around 50 high-rise buildings are under...
Read MoreDoha, Qatar, the Old and New
Besides Souk Waqif and the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar has some interesting experiences for the visitor. There is a Camel Market with the different types of camel segregated "? for example Qataris buy their racing...
Read MoreSouk Waqif: Doha, Qatar
Souk Waqif was restored in 2004 after years of neglect. Souk Waqif means "Standing Market,” a name that dates from the time when Doha was a village split in two by a wadi. When this waterway flooded the villagers...
Read More12 Tips to Travel Muslim Countries
From the moment you enter your credit card number and hit accept you are in for an adventure. Traveling to a foreign country is exciting, educational, and at times scary. Whether you choose a guided tour when you arrive, or...
Read MoreA Muscat Must-See, The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Riding at midnight from the Muscat airport toward my hotel in Ruwi, one of the city's three main districts, a large white mosque I’d read about appeared on my right, just another building cutting into the desert sky....
Read MoreDiscover More in Jordan
For many people Jordan begins and ends with the magical ancient Nabataean city of Petra. And it’s true, Petra is without doubt one of the Middle East’s most spectacular, unmissable sights, battling it out with Machu...
Read MoreSeven Must-See Sites in Israel
1. Jerusalem's Old City: Jerusalem is a cultural hub that grants a religious and spiritual experience coupled with wonderfully modern tourist attractions for all enthusiasts of culture, the arts, theater and music, and...
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