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6 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Qatar
Qatar

6 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Qatar

Local expat Ulrike shares her tips on Qatari culture, places to visit, best time to go, and other important travel advice about this Middle Eastern state.
4 Reasons to Visit Turkey in Winter
Turkey

4 Reasons to Visit Turkey in Winter

Winter season in Turkey offers ancient monuments dusted in snow, great skiing, and plenty of winter sun without the heat and crowds. Nomad Lisa shares her favorite things to see and do.
Getting Away From the Glitz in Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Getting Away From the Glitz in Dubai

There’s more to Dubai than skyscrapers and malls. Nomad Alicia explores Dubai’s art scene and desert wilderness, and immerses herself in Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE.

Visiting Jordan’s Extraordinary Dead Sea
Jordan

Visiting Jordan’s Extraordinary Dead Sea

A highly saline lake in western Jordan famous for its healing properties, the Dead Sea is fascinating – and slowly disappearing. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait too long to see it.
Breaking Fast
Turkey

Breaking Fast

Visiting Istanbul during Ramadan, Amanda Jurden comes to understand the meaning behind the ritual of fasting.
Songs That Connect Centuries
Georgia

Songs That Connect Centuries

Tim Neville discovers how Georgian culture is preserved through the centuries-old tradition of polyphonic singing.
Mountain Glory and Medieval Customs in Georgia’s Upper Svaneti
Georgia

Mountain Glory and Medieval Customs in Georgia’s Upper Svaneti

Joe Furey explores this ruggedly scenic region on horseback, gets invited to a wedding in Mestia, and meets the local Svan people.
Behind the Veil
United Arab Emirates

Behind the Veil

When her independent Emirati friend chooses an arranged marriage, Karin Louzado must reassess her own attitudes.
Exploring Jordan From a Local Woman’s Perspective
Jordan

Exploring Jordan From a Local Woman’s Perspective

Joining a woman-led group tour, or one that incorporates many local women’s voices, is the best way to experience the history and culture through their eyes.
10 Days Driving Oman: Muscat to the Mountains and Back
Oman

10 Days Driving Oman: Muscat to the Mountains and Back

On a 10-day circular road trip around Oman, Sarah Duff combines unmissable sights with a mixture of off-the-beaten-track adventures.
Thank You, Mr. Rumsfeld
Oman

Thank You, Mr. Rumsfeld

A stranger in Oman for 14 years, Máté Földi finally embraces the culture in a way he never imagined.