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…
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…