What You Should Know Before You Travel to Syria
1. Is Syria safe? Put simply, Syria is still technically at war, but much of the country is safe and has been for a while now. While official…
How Safe Is It to Travel to Syria? – 2023
It’s hard not to have a specific image in mind when thinking of Syria. For over ten years, our TV screens were rammed with what seemed like nightly footage of…
Dragon's tree in Homhil
Everything You Need to Know About Flying to Socotra
Until recently, it was near impossible to get a regular flight to Socotra, cementing the island’s reputation as an untouchable paradise. However, thanks to Abu Dhabi’s ever-increasing appetite to place…
Travel to the Great Mosque of Samarra
How To Travel to the Great Mosque of Samarra The Great Mosque of Samarra is not the easiest place to get to in Iraq - but with the right paperwork…
Martyr Monument
Al Shaheed Monument Baghdad
Visiting the Al Shaheed Monument Baghdad The Al Shaheed Monument, Baghdad has fast become one of our most favorite Baghdad landmarks. What exactly is it and what does it represent?…
How To Get An Iraq Visa On Arrival
How to Apply For New The Iraq Visa On Arrival With the newly initiated Iraq visa on arrival system now in place, we'll explain how it works and who's entitled…
Egyptian Vulture
What To Pack Before You Travel To Socotra Island
Travel to Socotra Island - How to Prepare If you've made it here then you're considering travelling to Socotra, congratulations! The island is a unique land of deserted beaches, incredible…
Flights to Socotra
Flights to Socotra Island Due to the shifting political situation on the island, the schedule of flights to Socotra changes quite often. This is a regularly updated page to help…
What is a Good North Korean Gift?
What makes a great North Korean gift? You've just booked your long awaited tour of North Korea - hurrah! Multiple questions now naturally arise. How much money should I bring?…
The Colorful Side of Berbera, Somaliland
Where is Berbera, Somaliland? Berbera is located in North Western Somalia on the gulf of Aden. It is currently controlled by the self declared independent state of Somaliland and is…