If there’s one word to describe the experience of adventuring in Wadi Rum, it would be extreme. Temperatures in the largely inhospitable desert of Jordan shoot from high to low, while the arid air ...

Camel heads and $4,000 whisky are just the tip of the iceberg for dining in Dubai where everything's bigger and bolder.

With an impressive skyline that is the object of envy of many a city, Dubai is every inch the well-heeled diva that it’s often made out to be. The city has much in store to wow the first time visit...

The Emirati love for the “ship of the desert” began way back in the olden days when camels were used by Bedouins for transportation, meat, and milk, and regarded as a sign of wealth. They were also...

The Romans called Yemen “Happy Arabia” (Arabia Felix) because it experienced more rainfall and was much greener than the rest of the Arabian Peninsula. Today, this country of heritage and nature is...

It is easy for travelers to Uzbekistan to discover why this country is a treasure trove of travel experiences. Having been at the crossroads of ancient civilizations thanks to its location along th...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. Just a few decades ago, it was nothing more than a united front of fresh-faced sheikhdoms, but it’s newfound independen...

Turkmenistan is a country where east meets west. All the delights of the orient and the nuances of the west combine in this intriguing nation that has an immensely deep history. The cultures combin...

In the 1270’s, Marco Polo followed the Silk Road that passed through the Pamir Mountains in what is now Tajikistan. He was the first European to describe the spectacular spiral-horned Marco Polo mo...

The Syrian Arab Republic, or Syria as it is more commonly known, is without a doubt a Middle Eastern gem. Home to some of the most fascinating sights, the region’s most stunning natural environment...