Middle East Travel Stories Travel Articles

Surprise – Beirut, Lebanon

After five trips to Lebanon, Mark Lopez' infatuation with the country hasn't faded.

The Red Desert of Wadi Rum – Wadi Rum, Jordan

In Jordan, Michael Cornn discovers rock climbing, the meaning of the word friable and a moment that will last a lifetime.

Beach Rugby in Kuwait – Kuwait City, Kuwait

Kuwait has a regional rugby team that competes against other teams around the Persian Gulf. For those who are too delicate for the real thing, the Kuwait Hilton Resort offers beach rugby games on Frid

An American View of Rugby in Kuwait – Kuwait City, Kuwait

After watching a rugby match, Michael Cornn decide the scrum is probably the strangest bit of sport he's ever seen. Well, maybe not as strange as those Afghani polo games with a dead sheep that they h

Fill It Up – Madaba, Jordan

While in Jordan, American Michael Cornn meets some not-so-friendly supporters of bin Laden.

Doha: A Touch of Arabian Hospitality – Doha, Qatar

Kathleen M. Lyons learns that she doesn't need to speak Arabic to communication with a kind shopkeeper.

Fear Not This Holy Land – Israel

Despite her

Stargazing – Oman

Ton van den Broek learns of the graciousness of the Omani and the stupidity of wandering around the desert in the dark.

Arm Wrestling Arabs in Petra – Petra, Jordan

Jason Hahn learns another valuable road-warrior lesson: Don't arm wrestle with Arab men for money.

The Desert Castles of Jordan – Jordan

David M. Weber frequents tour-bus haunts not often visited by the solo traveller.