Travel The Middle East

ou recently received a lucrative job offer in the Middle East — or are you relocating to Dubai for different reasons? This sunny paradise can offer you and your family all of the finer things in life. From a ridiculously high standard of living to some of the best restaurants and public schools in […]

hinking about obvious tourist destinations, parts of the oil-rich Middle East might not immediately spring to mind, but in recent years, oil wealth has helped to fuel the growth of many city resorts, one of the most obvious being the Emirati city of Dubai. Aside from being a global business hub, Dubai has become […]

you have a death wish?!” she said, with an appalled expression on her face. “Why would ANYONE want to visit Iran?!” All I could think of was “why the HECK not?!” From its extensive history to its gorgeous landscapes, there are several reasons why I want to visit Iran. Ever since the ancient nation […]

is, arguably, one of the most controversial and misunderstood religions in the world. For this reason, I picked Islam symbols, their meaning, and a couple of other Middle East charms for this week’s special #FriFotos post. I hope this photo essay sheds some light on this fascinating region and their culture. Let me know if you […]

my Muslim brothers and sisters: رمضان كريم (Ramadan Kareem)! And to the rest of my brothers and sisters: Let’s love each other no matter what’s our religion. I’m a Christ follower and love all people, just as He would Learn more about the Ramadan Kareem meaning and the festivities that take place during this Holy […]

all Oman attractions, my favorite is the Al Alam Palace. Pronounced Qasr al-Alam in Arabic, its name actually means “Palace of The Flag.” Fittingly so, as this was built to become the royal residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the ruler of Oman since July of 1970. Naturally, visitors are not allowed to […]

ttractions: Which are your favorites?! Even if you haven’t visited this off-the-beaten-path Middle Eastern gem, don’t fret. The point of today’s photo essay is to introduce you (or revisit!) many of Oman attractions. Then, after going through the photos and names, for YOU to pick the ones you would like me to talk about […]

am Mosque, Iran: A colorful photo essay! Continuing our love for Persian architecture, today I introduce you to the Imam Mosque, Iran (Masjed-e Imam). It is a fitting day for such a gem to be talked about at Travel The Middle East, as Friday is the day that most Muslims flock into mosques to […]

ondered what the locals in the Middle East and North Africa look like or where they come from? In celebration of this week’s FriFotos topic, I will give you a short intro and cultural background of some of the different peoples of the region. Bedouins Bedouins are the desert nomads of Arabia. Divided into […]

we will travel the Middle East SANDS as the latter is the FriFotos theme this week! I’ll present a variety of photos including deserts I have visited, some interesting tours I have taken, and other locales that are still on my Middle East bucket list! Hope you enjoy the shots Travel the Middle East: […]