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 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.
Istanbul offers modern dental work at a much lower cost than the EU, saving you money for sightseeing and enjoying the historical sites.
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 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 features incredible artifacts and sculptures from its prehistoric history to present day in a fantastic tent-like structure.
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.
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.
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.
Türkiye 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.
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.
Jordan: A highlight in the north is Jerash, where spectacular Roman ruins remain intact, and you can visit them close up.
A third Louvre, after the famous museums in Paris and in Northern France, opened in November 017. The Louvre Abu Dhabi will be a museum for the world with treasures from Paris and many other works of priceless art.
Al Ain, in the UAE, is a desert oasis with intricate water channels called Falaj, and green, going back to the earliest days of the 20th century.