Yearning for Yemen: a childhood memory

Kirsten Hamilton-Sturdy shares her fondest memories of spending her formative years in a divided country.

Holy sights, natural wonders and history aplenty: what not to miss in Israel

Israel may be small, but it is a veritable treasure trove of wonders.

Impressions of Socotra: a photo story

This UNESCO-listed Yemeni island certainly leaves a mark on those who visit.

Saving the Socotran mangroves: Ghubbah replantation plot

Freshwater biologist Dr Kay Van Damme shares his passion for this Socotran environmental project.

A land of resplendent variety: exploring the best of Oman

It might be a cliché, but there really is something for everybody.

Dragon’s blood and flowering bottles: exploring Socotra’s magnificent plants

Biodiversity scientist Dr Alan Forrest discusses some of Socotra’s more unusual residents.

Socotra: your questions answered

All you need to know about this little-known UNESCO-listed island.

Paradise (soon to be) lost? Our quest to publish a guide to Socotra

Help to fund the first guidebook and save this special island.

Five reasons to visit Kyrgyzstan

We choose five of our favourite things about Kyrgyzstan, one of the world’s most beautiful countries.

Making the most of your time in Tajikistan

The challenge with Tajikistan is not selecting what to include but rather what to leave out.