Putting some truth and context behind the world’s most misunderstood region for travellers This article was written prior to the current Iran War and the Middle East situation since 28 February 2026. Please check with…

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Qatar is a small peninsula in the heart of the Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf). It’s connected by land to Saudi Arabia and is close to the Tropic of Cancer. Qatar experiences a desert climate with…

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Israel might only be a small country nestled between the Mediterranean, the Dead Sea and the Red Sea, but it has many different microclimates to consider and special religious events to factor into your travel…

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The beauty of planning a visit to Oman is that it’s truly a year-round destination. With its unique and varied geography, there is almost always some part of the country experiencing amazing weather for tourists…

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Kuwait is a small, oil-rich country nestled northeast of the Persian Gulf. With an arid desert climate, the country can experience extremely hot weather in the summer and cool, inviting winters. You can read our…

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Lebanon is blessed with an agreeable Mediterranean climate and four distinct seasons, similar to Jordan, but unusual for the Middle East. Yet with such diverse topography, the climate and weather of Lebanon can vary a…

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The Kingdom of Bahrain is a tiny sovereign state made up of 33 natural and several man-made islands off the north-eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, jutting into the Arabian Gulf. Experiencing an arid desert climate, visitors…

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Turkey is a country that has something for everyone. Whether you and your family are looking for a beach holiday, to explore ancient ruins, enjoy the mind-boggling landscapes of Cappadocia, explore beautiful Istanbul, or even…

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Since the announcement that Saudi Arabia would start issuing tourism visas for the first time in 2019, one of the obvious first questions is, when is it a great time to visit Saudi Arabia? Learn…

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Lebanon is a fairly straightforward country when it comes to dress code. Given Lebanon’s religiously diverse population and topography, how you dress depends on the activities you will be doing, where you’ll be, and what…

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Is there a best time of year to visit the famous sites of Egypt or relax at one of the country’s many Red Sea resorts? In this family guide to visiting Egypt, we’ll take you…

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Includes a free family packing list for Egypt! Egypt is known for its long hot summers and sweltering sightseeing, but don’t be caught off guard when packing, as the winters – when most tourists travel…

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Egypt is no stranger to foreign tourists with more than thirteen million people visiting in 2019. Whilst in popular resorts such as Sharm El Sheikh, you will see people wearing all sorts of skimpy outfits,…

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Kuwait is an Islamic country and as such, there is a strict standard of dress expected from tourists and resident expats, even if you are not Muslim. The dress code in Kuwait is stricter than…

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