Middle East

In the Middle East, the long passage of time feels real. It may have something to do with the ancient landscapes. Or the extraordinary remnants of cities and civilisations past. It could be the deep and longstanding cultural traditions. Whatever it is, the timelessness of this region is magnetic, enduring….and it makes this one of our favourite parts of the world.

Our Middle Eastern travels have so far taken us through Morocco and Egypt on the African continent, through Jordan, Israel, Turkey, Oman and Iran. Each time, our travels have been punctuated by the epic history, the absorbing art and architecture, the diversity of people and cultures, the delicious regional cuisines and, above all, the kindness and welcome of locals.

Posts from Middle East

Spectacular sunset across Jebel Shams, a real highlight of a two-week self-drive Oman itinerary.
Dan

The Ultimate Two Week Self Drive Oman Itinerary

Our northern Oman road trip covers desert sands, off-road adventures, architectural gems and Arabian hospitality, in an epic two week self drive Oman itinerary.

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Egypt Highlights - Colossal statues stand guard at the Temple of Hathor in Abu Simbel, with the Temple of Ramses II in the background.
Dan

2 Week Egypt Itinerary: Explore Ancient Egypt’s Greatest Hits

Explore the very best temples, tombs and timeless landscapes of Egypt with our epic 2 week Egypt itinerary, travelling from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor.   Last Updated 6 February 2024 by Dan

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Epic Adventures - Mist drifts around mountaintop Macchu Picchu ruins.
Dan

21 Epic Adventures Around The World

In this post, we’ve rounded up a collection of our favourite epic adventures around the world – 21 awesome travel goals for your bucket list. We certainly didn’t anticipate, as we cheerfully booked flights and a hire car for an interstate road trip in late 2019, that less than four …

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Sunset at the Gate of All Nations at Persepolis will stay in our memories for a long time, and tops the list of incredible things to do in Iran.
Dan & John

30 Incredible Things To Do In Iran: Highlights For The First Time Visitor

It’s hard to know where to start when we’re asked about our favourite Iran highlights. The history here is older than human memory, the landscapes even more ancient, and the people are among the kindest we’ve ever met. Iran is liberally scattered with places of outstanding cultural, historical, and architectural …

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Enjoy jaw dropping views when you take the off-road route across the Al Hajar Mountains in Oman.
John

Off Road Oman: Crossing The Epic Al Hajar Mountains

4×4 road trips don’t get much better than an off road Oman adventure across the truly incredible Al Hajar Mountains from Jebel Shams to the coast. This epic self drive journey is one of the highlights of Oman, if your nerves can take it!

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The interior of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is something to behold and should be included in any Muscat itinerary.
Dan

What To Do In Muscat Oman: A 3-Day Muscat Itinerary

Whether you’re on a city break, a stopover, or setting out on a longer adventure, find out what to do in Oman’s capital with our 3-Day Muscat itinerary. Muscat, the sweeping, mountain-backed capital of Oman, is the unassuming gateway to one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the …

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Dan

What To Expect From An Istanbul Hammam Experience

For thousands of years, people have been visiting Turkey’s public bathhouses to have their weary limbs steamed, splashed, scrubbed and kneaded to a state of serene cleanliness. But what’s the deal for the modern-day tourist unfamiliar with the hammam experience? Is there an etiquette? Are guys and girls mixed or …

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Beautiful Places in Oman - Sharqiyah Sands is perfect for photography
John

20 Beautiful Places In Oman That Should Be On Your Itinerary

Commonly overshadowed by its wealthier, more ostentatious neighbours, Oman has slowly but surely been finding its way onto the tourist map, and it’s easy to see why. Our Oman adventure found us hiking spectacular mountain ranges, exploring the country’s many fortresses, diving a shipwreck in the Gulf, catching mesmerising desert …

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Oman Travel Guide - Camel Riding at Sharqiya Sands
John

Planning A Trip To Oman: Things To Know Before You Go

Planning a trip to Oman, but wondering where to start? In this Oman Travel Guide, we’ve put together answers to all the questions we had while planning our trip, along with a few of our top tips to help you get the most out of your Oman adventure.

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