The area known as Cappadocia stretches across Anatolia, further east than Ankara, Turkey. Known for the unique rock formations called “fairy chimneys,” cave hotels, and hot air balloon rides, Cappadocia is a popular destination for luxury travelers, couples and Instagrammers. But don’t worry — even if you’re a solo traveler, on a budget, you can […]
Category Archives: Middle East
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Qatar Airways is consistently named one of the world’s top airlines. And it offers tons of connections between Europe/North America and Africa/Asia, for pretty reasonable prices. Often, these connections involve a long layover in Doha — 8 hours or more is not uncommon. Luckily, you don’t have to spend your layover sitting in […]
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Many visitors to Israel and the Palestinian Territories never step foot in a Palestinian Territory. After all, the territories have a reputation for military conflict and violence, they’re logistically more complex to visit, and with so much to see in Israel, why take the risk? But a day trip to Bethlehem in the West Bank […]
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Let’s be honest: In a country as incredible as Jordan, Amman is a pretty boring city. There’s not a lot to see. It’s not particularly pretty or charming. But its location in roughly the middle of northern Jordan makes it a convenient base for exploring further afield. And there is a lot to explore within […]
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Petra is not the best ruins complex in the world. It’s the best ruins experience. Sure, visiting Petra involves seeing tombs and ruins. But it also involves hiking through rose-red wadis and secret passages, encountering camels and wild mountain goats, and having tea with the nomadic Bedouins who still inhabit the area. Petra, and the […]
