Israel is a country that continually wowed us. For such a compact, diminutive region, Israel is extremely diverse. Our visit included the unmissable city of Jerusalem, which contains some of the holiest places in the world for Christians, Muslims and Jews. We joined Christian pilgrims to see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, mingled alongside…Continue reading Israel
Tag: Middle East
Iraq
Every day, images of volatile and unpredictable Iraq are broadcast from various media sources across the world. The cradle of civilization, Iraq is rich in history. It was said that Baghdad used to be the envy of all cities, with its fantastic architecture and legendary riches. We called Baghdad home for over three years, and…Continue reading Iraq
Yemen
Yemen is a country that has been luring us to explore its magical cities for years. We were rather reluctant after reading about the surge in kidnappings during the late 1990s. However, we actually met a young lady who was in Yemen in 1998, when the ill-fated UK-based jihad terrorists kidnapped an Explore tour group.…Continue reading Yemen
Lebanon
Lebanon is a vibrant and exhilarating country. We adore Lebanon. The people are extremely good looking (we attribute this to the intermixing of races as Lebanon is the melting pot of the Middle East). Whatever the allure of Lebanon, we are seriously hooked. Wonderful people, incredible food, beautiful sights…we have made a pact that when…Continue reading Lebanon
Jordan
All we knew about Jordan was derived from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Flashbacks of beautiful Petra were on our mind when we booked our tour. Little did we know that Jordan would be our absolute favorite Middle Eastern destination due to its rich diversity, phenomenal sights and very attractive and friendly people. Not…Continue reading Jordan