What makes Yemen so unique?
Yemen, a country of 30 million people located in the southwestern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Most residents identify as Muslim, with predominantly Sunnis as well as a significant minority…
What are the differences between Iraqi Kurdistan and Iraq?
Iraqi Kurdistan vs Federal Iraq Iraq is a complicated place. Sectarian divisions have long characterised the country, be that between the various factions of Islam or along one of the…
Al-Shaheed monument in Baghdad
Is it safe to travel to Iraq as a tourist?
Tourism in Iraq The image that Iraq usually conjures is one of fighting, unrest and turmoil — but slowly, that is changing. Life is returning to normal in most of…
Is it safe to travel to Mauritania?
Most people haven’t heard of Mauritania. And, those that have, may have heard only negative things about coups and questionable human rights records. Usually the second question after “are there…
How to spend 24 hours in Beirut
All those about to embark on, or just returning from one of our Syria tours will find themselves in Lebanon’s high-octane capital, Beirut. Beirut is a vibrant, fascinating and hopeful…
Palmyra, Syria
Is It Difficult To Travel To Syria?
How to get into Syria travelling to Syria is not totally foolproof, and there are certain instances where entry will be denied. Depending on your nationality and professional or criminal…
Top 5 Syrian Foods You Should Try
The best of Syrian Food Put simply, the food in Syria is outstanding. Mediterranean ingredients combined with ancient techniques and Arabic flavours; those into their food will find Syrian food…
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…