middle east

The Middle East may not have peace, but the region is perfect for travelers looking for gorgeous views, rich history, and cultural diversity.

Why Visit Turkey
One place I’ve always wanted to visit was the country of Turkey, or Türkiye, in Turkish. Turkey is one of those wonders of the world that many people seem to not know enough of, or know some stuff but not entirely accurately.
By Hediye K8 years ago in Wander
Journey to Israel's Civil Defence Front Line. Top Story - January 2018.
Travellers seldom select new towns. What attraction is to be found in the shadow of concrete boxes? It pays to make an exception, however, for it is here that people live with their stories, vitality, and living history. On a recent trip, I decided to visit Sderot, a 1950s new town that sits on the border of the Gaza strip, a town made notorious by incessant rocket attacks. It was hardly an onerous journey; a mere hour by train from Tel Aviv.
By Andrew Reid Wildman8 years ago in Wander
Why You Should Make Iran Your Next Travel Destination
Last year, I was fortunate enough to undertake a 15 day tour of Iran. 1. It is rich with culture. There are so many art galleries, botanical gardens, tombs, museums, and mosques to explore it is not funny. You will NOT get bored in Iran, and I even think you would need several months to really explore all of the culture and richness the country has to offer.
By Archie Swenson8 years ago in Wander
Travel Safe: How to Dress in Iran
After spending ten months traveling around the world, I must say that Iran was one of my favorite countries to travel. It is a lovely country with rich, cultured background and extremely friendly people. I will strongly encourage anyone to visit this wonderful place in the world. However, many are concerned about the safety, especially for solo female travelers. I have visited Iran twice, once on my own and the second time I brought my friends. We were absolutely safe on our trips and many other travelers were too. Here is some advice on what to wear in this Islamic country.
By Yat Yu8 years ago in Wander
Things You Should Know Before Traveling To Saudi Arabia
The Middle East is one of the few places where travelers often feel intimidated about going to. It's common knowledge that going to the wrong country, or even the wrong region, without knowing customs can get you into serious trouble.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Wander
How To Be Polite In the Middle East
When you're traveling abroad, it's absolutely vital to realize that you're representing your home country to the rest of the world. Whenever you're outside of your home country, you are a guest in someone else's nation. How you treat others will often be the basis by which people determine how they view your country.
By Cato Conroy9 years ago in Wander
Abu Dhabi: Desert Rose or Just Dust and Rocks?
Fifty years ago, Abu Dhabi was not much more than empty desert punctuated only by the occasional palm tree. Bedouin tribes still roamed, sustaining themselves by harvesting dates, pearls and fish. Then oil was discovered and everything changed. Ten years later, the United Arab Emirates was born, forged from seven territories – called emirates – including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
By Scott Snowden9 years ago in Wander