Middle East
Iran
The Middle East’s best-kept secret, lran forms a footbridge between Europe and Asia, and has hosted some of the great invaders: Genghis khan from the east, Alexander the Great from the west, and hippies from all over the world. A visit to lran is a voyage of contrasts-women clad in black, mosques bejeweled and dazzling, […]
Yemen
Known to the Romans as Arabia Felix-Happy Arabia-Yemen remains the most untouched corner of Arabia. Lt’s here amid the bustling souks, the desert oases, the traditional Arabian architecture and the remote mountain eyries that you feel you might meet Alanddin or Sinbad or any of the characters of the Arabian Nights. And while much of […]
United arab emirates
Once an obscure corner of Arabia, the United Arab Emirates has transformed itself into an Arabian success story through a mix of oil profits, stability a sharp eye for business. Visitors are attracted by beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing, Bedouin markets and the legendary duty-free shopping of Dubai-all packed into a relatively small area. Dubai […]
Jordan
Lawrence of Arabia, Bible stories and mysterious lost cities-Jordan is romantic and epic. Better yet, it’s one of the most welcoming countries in the world. Where else do total strangers invite you into their homes for a heady brew of tea? lt’s also home to two of the most spectacular sights in the Middle East: […]
Bahrain
The only island - state in the Arab world, Bahrain comprises 33 islands and was once the of one the ancient world’s great trading empires. lt;s a fascinating and diverse place, offering travelers an easy and hassle - free introduction to the Persian Gulf. There are alleys to explore, coffeehouses in which to sit and […]
