Israel: The Magic of the Holy Land
Israel’s rich history and culture make for an incredible experience for this visit to the Holy Land, the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv and the Judean desert.
Middle East
Israel Travel: Seeing the Highlights
Traveling All of Israel: A Guide to the best places to visit By Jean Miller Spoljaric The Holy Land is a crossroads of three continents, Africa to the south, Asia to the east and Europe to the west. Israel’s boundaries stretch from The Mediterranean Sea in the west, inland to the…
Istanbul: Living on the Asian Side
Across the Bosphorus Bridge Living on Istanbul’s Asian Side By Geraldine Brady   One Saturday morning in April, I couldn’t help but feel a little smug; my European-side friends had to endure a long trek to meet me for a change. Just forty minutes from the Asian-side pier at Bostancı,…
Israel: Embracing All Things Adrenaline
Extreme Israel: For the Thrill-Seekers of the World Fast Becoming the New Zealand of the Middle East By Samantha Wilson We’ve all encountered dare-devil Israelis along our travels. The toned, physically fit ex-soldier who doesn’t wait for the safety instructions or helmet before launching himself down a sand bank in…
Oman: A Search for the Lost Mosque
Oman: Here’s one author’s experience searching for an ancient mosque in the fairytale city of Nizwa, not finding it, but enjoying this pleasant historic city.
Egypt: The Exotic Resorts of Soma Bay
Egypt: Read about different exotic resorts in Soma Bay and popular activities and pastimes of the culture.
Mustafapasa in Cappadocia, Turkye
Turkey: Visiting Urgup, Mustafapasa & The Doll House. Ann Banks visits Cappadocia for more than the balloon rides.
Paddling the Persian Gulf
One Expat’s Favorite Thing to do in the Little Desert Country of Qatar By Chandi Wyant The flat expanse of the Persian Gulf sparkles silver and in the 113 degrees F heat I’m pleased with the breeze that I feel only now that I’m on the water. I dip my…
Iran: Sistan in the Far Southeast
Sistan and Baluchistan: A visit to vacation spots on the sea in the far southeastern corner of Iran.
Egypt: Hiking in the Sinai
Hiking at St Catherine’s Protectorate in the Sinai in Egypt. Joining a Bedouin on a desert hike and barbecue.
Morocco: In the Middle of a Riot
Morocco. Nick Wharton found himself in the midst of a riot one day in Tetouan, Morocco, here is an account of being a stranger in a strange land.
Turkey: Visiting Side and Kas
Side and Kas, Turkey couldn’t be more different.One is full of tourists, with great ruins, another is real with friendly locals.