Saudi Arabia: Welcoming Guests from the Outside World
Saudi Arabia: the kingdom is opening up, making visas easier to get, bringing a whole new group of tourists to Al-Ula, Madain Saleh, and Jeddah’s Corniche.
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Saudi Arabia’s Artistic Attractions
Saudi Arabia’s art scene: Five art galleries in Jeddah reflect a society that’s changing, and adapting to the west, including opening new movie theaters.
Dubai: Gold, Falcons and Traditions
Dubai is a combination of very modern and traditional, visiting the souk, the gold market, the Burj Dubai and the Palm Jumeirah and dune-bashing in the desert.
Turkey: 5 Big Reasons for Dental Tourism
Istanbul offers modern dental work at a much lower cost than the EU, saving you money for sightseeing and enjoying the historical sites.
Saudi Arabia: Why I Loved Living There as a Woman
A European traveler lives for four months in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and finds it a pleasant change. She felt safe and enjoyed it.
Tripoli, Lebanon: A Neglected Second City’s Unpolished Allure
Tripoli Lebanon is often confused with the capital of Libya, this Tripoli is one of the poorest cities in Lebanon and has an ancient citadel and mosque.
The National Museum of Qatar: Immersive History!
The National Museum of Qatar features incredible artifacts and sculptures from its prehistoric history to present day in a fantastic tent-like structure.
Egypt: The Mystery of King Tut
King Tut in Egypt: Mary O’Brien travels to Egypt and visits the Great Pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings and the temples at Luxor.
Flying Turkish Airlines Business Class To Istanbul’s New Airport
The new Istanbul Airport, opened in April 2019, the world’s largest at a cost of $12 billion. A review of Turkish Airlines Business Class air service to Europe.
Mesmerizing Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan
Iraq: Hiking to the summit of Mount Halgurd in Kurdistan’s Zagros Mountains with Secret Compass, in a place where few tourists ever set foot.
Turkey: Skiing Mount Erciyes
Turkey Skiing: A trip to Mount Erciyes, a volcano about an hour away from Cappadocia in the city of Kayseri, provides a great skiing at a cheap price.
Thrilling and Chilling: Baghdad Noir
If you are a fan of thrilling stories of crime and mystery, the newest addition to Akashic Books’ Noir series will surely satisfy your itch for excitement, Baghdad Noir.