Destinations - Middle East
Magic of Istanbul
Cocteau, the French poet, said about Istanbul: “It’s an old hand with rings stretched out towards Europe”. New Rome, the plenitude of Islam. Istanbul has seen itself attached to all names.
The 14 million people of Istanbul take great pride in belonging to that source of permanent inspiration that the city represents. From Byzancium to Constantinople and finally Istanbul, it has inherited great treasures bequeathed by three empires – churches, domes and tall minarets.
Egypt…Monuments, Mummies and Memories
Ramesses the III (better known as Ramesses the Great) ruled Egypt from 1279BC – 1213BC, longer than any other pharaoh.…
Walking with Egyptians (Part 2)
Walking With Egyptians (Part 2) – Luxor & The Valley Of The Kings Words & Images by Gary Dickson When Jean-Francois…
Walking With Egyptians (Part 1)
Words & Images by Gary Dickson With almost 30 years between my last visit to Egypt and the one I…
See All the Best Tourist Sites in Istanbul in 2 Weeks
by Tim Baker Istanbul is the magical city where West meets East. The city has a lot of tourist attractions,…
Planning Your Dubai Vacation
Epic architecture, glittering lights, and luxury- it’s no wonder so many of us flock to the city of Dubai each…
Tour of Iran on Golden Eagle Train
Tour of Iran on Golden Eagle Train Discover the incredibly rich treasures of one of the world’s most ancient civilizations…
The Magic of Istanbul
The Magic of Istanbul By Adrien G Gallo Seven hills, beautiful waterfalls of domes, hundreds of mosques … visitors will…
Year Round Fun in Oman
Year Round Fun in Oman As the year comes to an end, it is time to start planning the New…
An Architectural Tour through Oman
Buildings and architecture are a part of every visit to a city. The charm of a city is in a…
Ancient Caravan Trade Routes of Oman
The Frankinsense Trail – Oman’s Ancient Caravan Trade Route Following history’s legends – from the Queen of Sheba to Marco…
Omani chocolatiers
Ready to take their preservation of country’s heritage and culture to the next level, the world. Friday the 13th is…
A Fragrant Introduction to Oman
Frankincense trees have been growing and ebbing its liquid amber for centuries into Oman, close to Yemen’s border. Caravans loaded…
Once Upon a Time in Ubar
The Lost City of the Sands Once upon a time there was a city where the streets are paved in gold…
World Heritage Sites of Oman
Nestled by the Persian Gulf to the North, the Indian Sea to the East and Yemen to the South, Oman…
A taste of Oman
Marak Samak Bil Narjeel Bring the flavours of Oman home. Recipe courtesy of Bait al Balid & Oman Tourism. Ingredients:…
Renaissance Day, Oman
The 23rd of July 2013 marks the joyous occasion of the 43rd celebration of the Sultanate of Oman’s progress, Renaissance…
Putting the O in Oman
A Roundabout Way through Arabic History The Sultanate of Oman is touted as the Old Arabia, the place where the…
Ruins of Bamiyan
Broken Buddhas: the Ruins of Bamiyan by Ian D. Robinson “The people are remarkable for their love of religion…