Middle East Travel Stories Travel Articles

Kidnapped By Syrian Hospitality – Syria

If you ever want to scare your family, horrify you

Driving the Desert – Saudi Arabia

Cruising through police checkpoints, Daniel Wickie

A Kibbutz Summer in Israel – Israel

Working on a Kibbutz is an authentic way to experi

Shiraz – Saturday April 17

I took the morning off and read in my room after breakfast. About 9:30 I got restless and I headed out to visit some of the mosques I wanted to see. They were located in and around the bazaar. I had a great morning and found all of the places I was looking for. The [...]

Getting Around in Iran

The night I first arrived in Tehran I was met by a guy from the travel agency. He was holding a little sign with my name on it. He said, “Welcome. Come over here, I have something to show you.” He led me away from the throng to the far side of the arrival hall. [...]

Round the World by Bike: Syria to Amman, Jordan (10 December 2001)

The British Consulate warned against travelling in Syria. After Al's experiences there, they must be trying to keep it a secret for themselves.

Travels With Nate #9: Aquba – Petra, Jordan

Ian is spending a few days wandering around the famous city of Petra and yes, he saw the same building as in the Indiana Jones movie!

Searching for Something #9: Pilgrimage to Petra – Petra, Jordan

Even waiting 18 hours for a ferry can make for a good travel experience, but crossing 8-lane roads on foot is another story.

Anger Against America (Part 2) – Tehran, Iran

Out of all her travels, American K has rarely received a warmer welcome, nor such sympathy for Sept. 11, than in Iran. She was even given a press pass for the anti-American demonstration.

Round The World by Bike: Lebanon (24 November 2001)

Lebanon What do you know of Lebanon and Beirut? Let’s be honest: you’ve probably only read this far because you thought the title was ‘Lesbians’. What I knew (or thought I knew) was a place ripped apart by fighting – tanks and rubble in the streets, concrete shells of buildings Emmental-ed with bullet holes. Fanatics [...]