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Jordan - Amman to Wadi Rum: The Castle at Ajloun - Madaba Mosaics - Roman Ruins at Jerash

In: Jordan Travel

By: Neil Gunn

Dead Sea - Fed by the Jordan River: The Lowest Point on Earth - Part of the Great Rift Valley

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Neil Gunn

Exploring Hezekiah's Tunnel: Jerusalem Holy Land Site Offers Proof of Ancient Fable

In: Israel Travel

By: Venice Kichura

Visit a Mosque in Abu Dhabi: Learn about Muslim and Arabic culture in the United Arab Emirates

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Rod Quin

Visiting the Dead Sea: Enjoy a Therapeutic Experience While Reliving Biblical History

In: Israel Travel

By: Venice Kichura

Visiting Israel's Masada: Ancient Fortress of King Herod Draws Holy Land Tourists Worldwide

In: Israel Travel

By: Venice Kichura

The Ancient Ruins of Caesarea: Uncovering Past Civilizations Through Archaeological Discoveries

In: Israel Travel

By: Venice Kichura

Visiting Jerusalem's Four Quarters: Exploring the Christian, Armenian, Muslim and Jewish Sections

In: Israel Travel

By: Venice Kichura

Petra the City Carved in Sandstone: Visiting One of the Seven Wonders of the World

In: Jordan Travel

By: Venice Kichura

Dubai Shopping: Madinat Jumeirah: Middle Eastern Traditions with Modern Amenities in UAE Shopping Mall

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Rod Quin

Staying on Kibbutz Guest Houses: Tips on Planning Your Holiday to a Kibbutz Hotel in Israel

In: Israel Travel

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Tours to Israel: A Guide to Planning Your Next Tour Package to the Holy Land

In: Israel Travel

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Muscat Hotels: A Guide by Location: Information to Help Travelers Find the Right Hotel in Muscat, Oman

In: Oman Travel

By: Rod Quin

Avoid Pickpocketers in Israel: Tips for Not Being Robbed Touring the Holy Lands

In: Israel Travel

By: Venice Kichura

Wafi City Shopping: Wafi Gourmet: Sample Middle Eastern Food and Purchase Gifts in Wafi City, Dubai

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Rod Quin

Dubai Shopping Mall: Wafi City: A Shopping Centre with a Difference and a Sightseeing Attraction

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Rod Quin

Dubai's Big Bus City Tour: A Quick Overview of Old Dubai for Visitors to the UAE

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Rod Quin

Dubai's Big Bus Beach Tour: Things to See and Places to Explore on the Dubai Big Bus Beach Tour

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Rod Quin

Dubai Creek: Things to See and Do: How to Experience Dubai’s Waterway when in the United Arab Emirates

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Rod Quin

Avoiding Illness Overseas: How to Stay Healthy on Your Trip to Israel

In: Israel Travel

By: Venice Kichura

Visit a Mosque in Dubai: An Opportunity to Learn about Islam in the United Arab Emirates

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Rod Quin

Oman Travel: Muscat's Grand Mosque: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: Top of the List of Things to See in Oman

In: Oman Travel

By: Rod Quin

Things to See in Old Muscat, Oman: Exploring Old Muscat Provides an Insight into the History of Oman

In: Oman Travel

By: Rod Quin

The Dubai Shopping Festival 2008: Shopping Malls in Dubai and Tax Free Shopping

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Feature Writer Gill Hart

Things to See in Muttrah, Oman: Visiting Muttrah in Muscat Gives an Insight into Oman’s Rich History

In: Oman Travel

By: Rod Quin

Easy Day Trips From Muscat, Oman: Quriyat and Nizwa Offer Interesting One Day Excursions from Muscat

In: Oman Travel

By: Rod Quin

Oman Travel Tip: Driving in Muscat: When Travelling in Oman, Driving is a Great Way to Experience Muscat

In: Oman Travel

By: Rod Quin

New Year Party Ideas in Dubai: Dancing, Dining, Music and Entertainment Dominate NYE in UAE

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Drinking in Dubai Essential Guide: From Laid Back Chic to Classy Cocktails, Dubai in UAE Offers Choice

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Feature Writer Mari Nicholson

Top Golf Courses in Dubai, UAE: Dubai's Golf Courses are Among World's Finest - Top 5 Listed Here

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Feature Writer Mari Nicholson

The Hamam or Turkish Bath: Relaxation for Women in Turkey

In: Turkey Travel

By: Catherine Owen

First-Time Holiday to Israel: Passport &Travel Tips for Preparing for Your Visit to the Holy Land

In: Israel Travel

By: Venice Kichura

Shopping in Istanbul’s Bazaars: 10 Things the Turkish Travel Guides Won’t Tell You

In: Turkey Travel

By: Feature Writer Gill Hart

Shopping in Dubai’s Gold Souk: 10 Things the UAE Travel Guides Won’t Tell You

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Feature Writer Gill Hart

Lonely Planet Dubai Travel Guide: New Dubai Guide from Lonely Planet in Recommended Encounter Series

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Feature Writer Mike Gerrard

Istanbul for Kids: Visting the Turkish Capital With Your Children

In: Turkey Travel

By: Andrea Kirkby

A Trip to Ancient Ephesus: Greek and Roman Influence in Turkey

In: Turkey Travel

By: Sara Goldenberg

Turkish Breakfast, Meze and Desert: A Delicious Travel Adventure in Istanbul

In: Turkey Travel

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Nelson

Transportation in Istanbul: Getting Around Turkey's Most Exciting City

In: Turkey Travel

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Nelson

Ur of the Chalees: Abraham's Home: A Tour Through the Ruins of the Biblical City of Ur and Its Treasure

In: Iraq Travel

By: Joseph Porritt

Istanbul Odd Facts and Fun Figures: Curious History of Turkey's Biggest City, Between Asia and Europe

In: Turkey Travel

By: Feature Writer Mike Gerrard

A Book Store in Kabul: The Bookseller of Kabul is Real: Drop by for a Visit

In: Afghanistan Travel

By: Ray Nayler

Tehran Welcomes You: Iranian Capital Is Historic and Affordable

In: Iran Travel

By: Scott Hayden

Armenia - The Bradt Travel Guide: A Review of Armenia, Middle East by Nicholas Holding

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Hugh Taylor

Turkey: Ancient Ruins in Anatolia: Cappadocia, Nemrut, Sumela, and Ani

In: Turkey Travel

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Nelson

Hussien: Martyr for Shia Islam: An Explanation of Ashura, the Yearly Pilgrimage to Karbala, Iraq

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Joseph Porritt

Travel in Israel: An Israel Travel Guide and Travel Tips

In: Israel Travel

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Oman - The Bradt Travel Guide: A review of Oman, Middle East by Diana Darke & Sandra Shields

In: Oman Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Modern Middle Eastern Travel: Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Turkey Through a Woman’s Travel History

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Feature Writer Lori Henry

Wadi Rum Jordan: Desert Landscape known to the Bedouin as the Valley of the Moon

In: Jordan Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Woman's Mini-Guide to Kabul: Preparing for a Trip to Afghanistan

In: Afghanistan Travel

By: J.A. Huber

Quick Travel Guide to Kabul: Tips for Visiting Afghanistan’s Capital

In: Afghanistan Travel

By: J.A. Huber

Where to Stay In Jordan: Luxury Accommodation in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

In: Jordan Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Unique Uzbekistan: melting pot of architecture, natural beauty and supreme hospitality

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Janet Rogers

Things To Do Petra, Jordan: Aaron's Tombs, Turkish Baths and Treks near Wadi Musa

In: Jordan Travel

By: Tariq Elkashef

More things to do in Petra, Jordan: Attractions in and around Wadi Musa

In: Jordan Travel

By: Tariq Elkashef

Visit Jordan: How to get to this popular Middle East travel destination

In: Jordan Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Norooz: Persian New Year: The Customs and History of New Day Celebrations

In: Iran Travel

By: Cyrus Dehkan

Dubai No Longer a Pleasant City: Too Many Hotels, Traffic Jams and a Cluttered Sea Spoil the Dream

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Feature Writer Mari Nicholson

Hejaz Train Departure Information: When and where to catch the Middle East's most famous railway..

In: Syria Travel

By: Tariq Elkashef

The Hejaz Railway from Damascus: From Syria to Jordan on the Middle East's Most FamousTrain

In: Syria Travel

By: Tariq Elkashef

Mini Guide to Aleppo, Syria: Attractions, Shopping, Achitecture, and Accommodation in Aleppo

In: Syria Travel

By: Tariq Elkashef

Dubai Business Bay Crossing Bridge: From Bur Dubai to Deira Ease the Commute for Locals

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Dubai’s Top 10 Traveler’s Troubles: Getting Around the Golden Desert on the Arabian Gulf

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Air Arabia Airlines Expands: Airbus A320 Aircraft Will Fly from Europe to Asia

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

James Bond travel in Turkey: From Russia With Love (007): Orient Express and Istanbul

In: Turkey Travel

By: David Whitley

Petra Wonder Of The World: Petra is in the top seven of the New 7 Wonders Competition.

In: Jordan Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Iran Islamic Tourism Conference: Tehran hosts conference on tourism in Islamic countries.

In: Iran Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Abu Dhabi Top Ten: Ten of the best things you can do in Abu Dhabi.

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Muscat Festival: Muscat Festival is an annual celebration of traditional arts, cultur

In: Oman Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Etihad Airways Flies To Australia: Etihad Airways will fly to Australia from the Middle East

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Grand Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabi: Plans for the latest luxury hotel in the Middle East are unveiled in

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Crocodile Escapes in Emirates: Emirate residents would have welcomed the appearance of Steve Irwin

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Borat Wins Golden Globe: Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a comedy film for his portrayal of Kazakhstani TV Journalist Borat.

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Hugh Taylor

Gulf Air Ticket Sale: Gulf Air, the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom

In: Oman Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Syria: The Bradt Travel Guide: A review of the Bradt Guide to Syria written by Diana Darke.

In: Syria Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Israel Nuclear Strike on Iran: Israel has prepared secret plans to launch a pre-emptive nuclear strike against Iran.

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Hugh Taylor

Yalikavak Sleepy Turkish Village: Yalikavak, a fishing village on the Bodrum Peninsula of Turkey, is a

In: Turkey Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Rat Pack Choose Saudi Airlines: Middle East travel appeals to Rodents as a pack of Rats hitch a lift

In: Saudi Arabia Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Dubai Luxury Cruising: Dubai is developing a reputation as a safe port of call for luxury c

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Trial For Iran Holocaust Speaker: A French Academic who attended the Iranian Conference on the Holocau

In: Iran Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Eco Friendly Amman Marriot: The Marriot hotel in the Jordanian capital of Amman aims to have the

In: Jordan Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Sheikha Lubna al-Qasimi: Technocrat, Business Whiz Kid in black robes and the first Woman Gov

In: United Arab Emirates Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

The Seven Churches III: Continuing the Turkish tour of the locations of the Seven Churches o

In: Turkey Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Israel Weapons of Mass Destructon: Israel’s Prime Minister Ehud Olmert appears to have finally confirmed that Israel is the only Middle East country possessing weapons of mass destruction.

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Hugh Taylor

The Seven Churches II: Touring the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse in Aegean Turkey.

In: Turkey Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Turkish Accommodation Awards: Marmaris, Olu Deniz and Gumbet hotels rewarded in the 2005/2006 Holi

In: Turkey Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Seven Churches Of The Apocalypse: The Turkish Churches that were warned about the Four Horsemen of the

In: Turkey Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Holocaust Conference Iran: Orthodox Jews line up with an ex Ku Klux Klan leader and Holocaust R

In: Iran Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Umm Tais National Park Qatar: The Doha Asian Games ensures a lasting legacy for Qatar with the creation of an Ecological Park.

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Hugh Taylor

Bodrum’s Famous Mausoleum: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Tomb of King Maus

In: Turkey Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Bodrum on the Turkish Aegean: The Bodrum Peninsula, Bitez and Gumbet offer a wide range of holiday

In: Turkey Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Tales From Turkish Caravanserai: The Caravanseri at Milas near the Bodrum Peninsula in Turkey is one

In: Turkey Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

The Khyber Pass by Train: One of the Great Railway Journeys of the World in Afghanistan

In: Afghanistan Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea: Jordan’s newest hotel opens at the Dead Sea.

In: Jordan Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Middle East Tourism and Terrorism: As a tourist you have a greater chance of being killed crossing the street than in a terrorist attack in the Middle East.

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Hugh Taylor

Borat Takes Kazakhstan By Storm: Ali G Creater Sacha Baron-Cohen's Latest Charachter Borat Sagdiyev Looks Set To Increase Kazakhstan Tourism.

In: Middle East Travel (general)

By: Hugh Taylor

Aqaba,Jordan. Sun, Sand and Sea: The Middle East's child-friendly destination that’s big on sunshine,

In: Jordan Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Petra Eighth Wonder of the World: Jordan's Rose Red City is shortlisted for the new Seven Wonders of t

In: Jordan Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

Chariot Racing in Jordan: Ancient Jerash revived as a chariot racing venue

In: Jordan Travel

By: Hugh Taylor

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