Is it worth visiting Karakalpakstan?

The oft overlooked autonomous republic in Uzbekistan has much to offer.

Lebanon’s wine industry: what you need to know

Did you know that Lebanon is one of the most ancient wine producers in the world?

Hiking the Lebanon Mountain Trail

Are you up for the challenge?

Exceptional Trips 2023: Israel

Unpeel layers of history in the Holy Land with Kirker Holidays.

Exceptional trips 2023: Lebanon

Explore the ‘Pearl of the Middle East.’

Guardian of the Dragons: the secrets of Socotra’s wildlife

Decades after reading about the island in an old newspaper, Geri Moore headed to Socotra to discover its unique flora and fauna first hand.

Reflections on Iraq

There’s lots to see in the land between two rivers.

Jordan: a desert rose

From Holy Land sites to Roman ruins and the Nabatean wonders of Petra, the country offers a wealth of fantastic sights for history buffs.

Cream of the crop: dates in Oman

Socially and economically, the date is the most important fruit crop in Oman.

Traditional treasures: handicrafts in Oman

With artisanal skills handed down from generation to generation, Oman is home to a wealth of handmade crafts.

Oman’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

With infrastructure and trade routes dating back thousands of years, it comes as no surprise that Oman has claimed five inscriptions on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Step into history: the best archaeological sites in Iraq

This is a land where clay tablets, ziggurats and temple ruins shed light on life in ancient times.

Hidden amidst high-rises: a local’s guide to Dubai

As Dubai gears up to launch Expo 2020 on 1 October, Samia Qaiyum reveals a side of her birthplace often unseen by tourists – much to their detriment.

The real Garden of Eden: Oman’s Dhofar Mountains

A single valley on the edge of Arabia hides one of Oman’s most unexpected corners.

The kindness of strangers: a journey across Iraqi Kurdistan

An experience of the region, not as one of danger, but of friendly, hospitable people.