Al Ain, an Oasis in the Desert, with a long History, Water canals, and Greenery By Elizabeth von Pier Known as the Garden City because of its greenery, Al Ain (“The Spring” in Arabic) is located about 100 miles east of Abu Dhabi, near the border with Oman. It is set between the desert and the […]
Expedition Company Treks Through Kurdistan’s Mount Halgurd By Jill Webb Matt Bennett took a break from his day job of being chairman of the DRB group to trek through the mountains of Kurdistan with Secret Compass. Secret Compass brings adventure-seekers together to go on epic expeditions all over the world. The UK-based company doesn’t focus […]
The Incredible Petra by Horse, Donkey, and Mule By Elizabeth von Pier It is early morning and the sun is casting shadows on the monumental canyon walls leading into the Siq, a half-mile narrow passage used to enter and exit the “rose city” of Petra in the Kingdom of Jordan. Except for our Bedouin guide […]
Six Lessons I’ve Learned as an Ex-pat in Israel By Roberta Rottigni The word ex-pat is an abbreviation for expatriate, which comes from the Latin term expatriatus. Originally, an expatriatus was someone who had left his or her homeland to go live someplace else. Today, the word ‘ex-pat’ still echoes its medieval origins but it […]
Abu Dhabi is an opulent, breathtaking city in the United Arab Emirates. It even has gold-sprinkled cappuccinos! Taking a tour of the city and attractions.
A Female Doctor’s Journey in the Saudi Kingdom By Qanta A. Ahmed, MD Qanta Ahmed, a young British Muslim doctor, takes a position at the top hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on a whim, hoping for adventure and acceptance in the Middle Eastern Kingdom. What she comes to experience during her two-year stay is shockingly […]
Two of the world’s most impressive mosques are in Dubai, the Jumeirah Mosque, and in Abu Dhabi, the huge Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, touring both mosques.
In Ugarit, Syria, historian/travel writer Habeeb Saloum explores the ancient city where a tablet was discovered that revealed the world’s first alphabet.
A trip to Erbil, in Northern Iraq’s Kurdish territory, is a safe trip. And to enjoy the best street food there you must go to Iskan Street.
There’s more than one Jerusalem By Claudia Tavani “You pray in Jerusalem, but you party in Tel Aviv.” Those were the few words my friend Gianluca, who had been to Israel on business many times, told me when I mentioned I would finally visit the country. I tried a few times to go there, but […]
North Cyprus is a de facto state with a rapidly growing tourism industry due to its vast offerings of rich history and stunning landscapes
Indoor Ski Centers offer skiers year-round access to indoor slopes for skiing during any season. In Europe, the UK, Middle East, and the USA.
