Jerusalem is the site of much Biblical drama, and holds a revered place in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Although the sacred texts have been written, you'll soon discover that the drama hasn't...
Business travelers and adventurous tourists will find Abu Dhabi a modern, cosmopolitan city. Since 80 percent of the population is made up of expatriates, it's more welcoming to Westerners than...
Travelers enjoy wandering around the country of Kuwait's many mosques, souks and other sandy traces of the old Bedouin culture that came before the discovery of oil.
Kuwait City is the cosmopolitan and cultural center of this tiny Arab country ruled by oil wealth. Everything noteworthy to see, from mosques to souks, is within driving distance.
The Republic of Lebanon is located in the Middle East, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Syria and Israel. The country is known for its ancient cities, clubs, ski resorts, great food,...
Cyprus is an island south of Turkey that is divided between Greek and Turkish populations. With beautiful coastlines, majestic mountains and vibrant cities, vacationers will feel the political...
Damascus is the capital city of Syria and is situated between the Barada River and the Ghouta Oasis. Arguably one of the oldest cities in the world, Damascus has experienced all of the tumult and...
Cyprus is a historically significant island in the Mediterranean. It has been used as a trading post by most of the major civilizations throughout history. Explore the artifacts and amazing ruins...
Nicosia is the capital city of the island of Cyprus, located in the Mediterranean Sea just south of Turkey and land-locked in the middle of the island. Nicosia is known for magnificent...
Oman is a country on the eastern shore of the Saudi Arabian peninsula in the Middle East. In the last three decades, the country has become much more developed and modern, with paved roads and...
Pakistan is a heavily populated country in the Middle East that borders India and Afghanistan. Its southern coast touches the Arabian Sea. More than 90 percent of the population is Muslim. The...
Formerly known as Persia, Iran is one of the largest and most populated countries in the Middle East. Home to one of the oldest civilizations on earth, Iran enjoys a long and rich history of art,...
Home of Mesopotamia--the birthplace of civilization as we know it--Iraq should be an invaluable resource from a historical and archaeological standpoint. This large Middle East country, however,...
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is a unique city in that it's so new. This city was created in 1959 as a cultural and government center. As a result, most of its residents are from other parts...
Israel, the world's only Jewish state, is often referred to as The Holy Land by most other religions as well. Located on the southeast edge of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is the focal point of...
Considered the holiest city of Judaism, as well as many denominations of Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem is truly a place of reverence, as well as the capital of (and largest city in) Israel....
Despite the harsh anti-Israel sentiment that permeates almost every town, Jordan is actually a warm, hospitable land that welcomes most tourists with open arms. Officially known as the Hashemite...
Riyadh is located in the Nadj Region near the Nadg desert and is the capital of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Despite its location near the desert, the city lives up to its name, which is...
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and has been at the top of world headlines for the last few years due to war and political tensions. Currently (2006), it is at the top of the list of places not to...
Bahrain is one of the most accessible and safest places in the Persian Gulf. Manama City is the capital, which is located at the northeastern tip of the Bahrain Island. It was once the center of...
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