Other Destinations

St. Petersburg's famed White Nights will put stars in your eyes. Visit any time of the year and you will be enthralled with the art, history and culture of this international city.

Syria is the center of humanity's beginnings, as some of the first civilizations were believed to have started there. Infrequently traveled by tourists, the country shares with its visitors an...

Sitting on the Kura river lies the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. Rich in history, Tbilisi is home to a number of amazing sights, including the famed Narikala Fortress. From museums to cathedrals...

With over 14 million citizens, Tehran is the largest city in Iran and the country's capital. Although the city offers a wide variety of activities, including a rich historical and cultural...

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...

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...

Home to one of the oldest centers of civilization, Yemen is located on the Arabian Peninsula along the Red Sea. Its adequate rainfall has always allowed Yemen a modicum of prosperity compared to...

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...

A beautiful blend of nature, history and progress is making Muscat more of a vacation destination each year. With lush green interiors fringed by a beautiful blue ocean, Muscat offers a gorgeous...

Bordered to the north by Saudi Arabia, to the south by the Gulf of Aden and to the west by the Red Sea, Yemen has a variety of climates, cultures and an array of historic treasures. Sanaa is the...

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...

As the host of the 2006 Asian Games, the Arabian Peninsula country of Qatar has seen an explosion in its tourism industry. Despite a strong police presence that has kept crime low in Qatar,...