The Basics Country: Afghanistan Where is it?: Afghanistan is in Southern Asia, north and west of Pakistan, east of Iran. Why do people go here?: Afghanistan is currently in a state of turmoil and traveling outside the capital of Kabul is downright dangerous. What are the main entry points?: The countries around Afghanistan, except for [...]
The Basics Country: Iran Where is it?: ran is in the Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan. Why do people go here?: Contrary to popular conception feed to us by the meda, Iran is a spectacular destinations for any type of traveler looking [...]
The Basics Country: Iraq Where is it?: Iraq is in the Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iran and Kuwait. Why do people go here?: Unless you’re in the military, it’s foolish to even consider going to Iraq now. Although Iraq has much to offer intrepid travelers, the state of violence isn’t worth your [...]
The Basics Country: Oman Where is it?: Oman is in the Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and UAE. Why do people go here?: Few tourists visit Oman – it has been closed off and quiet to the rest of the world for years. This hidden country [...]
The Basics Country: Yemen Where is it?: Yemen is in the Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Red Sea, between Oman and Saudi Arabia. Why do people go here?: Most people avoid Yemen because of Western media saying it’s full of terrorists. Whether it’s true or not, Yemen is ancient Arabia [...]
The Basics Country: United Arab Emirates Where is it?: United Arab Emirates is in the Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia. Why do people go here?: UAE is taking many active steps to court tourists to the country. It’s clean, safe, and has the beaches, [...]
The Basics Country: Qatar Where is it?: Qatar is in the Middle East on a peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia. What are the main entry points?: You can only fly into Doha to get to Bahrain. There is limited transportation between Saudi Arabia. Currency used: Riyal Country Code for Phones: 974 Religion: [...]
The Basics Country: Bahrain Where is it?: Bahrain is in the Middle East on an archipelago in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia. What are the main entry points?: Travelers fly into Bahrain usually from Europe. Currency used: Dinar Country Code for Phones: 973 Religion: 81.2% Muslim, 9% Christianity and 9.8% practiced other religions [...]
The Basics Country: Kuwait Where is it?: Kuwait is in the Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Why do people go here?: A lot of people go there for employment purposes because only 3 to 5% of the citizen work, making the country hire employees from other nations. What are [...]
