Eilat - the ideal centre
Strategically based in the far south of Israel, pinched between Egypt & Jordan, Eilat is the ideal centre for visiting so many of the Middle East's major sites. In two weeks, it is perfectly possible to cover the Sinai, St. Catherine's Monastery, Mount Si... more - travel report by
surreyman
Taj Mahal a Must see while in INdia
The Taj at noon, the Taj at sunset, under the full moon, against the setting sun, and against the rising ball of fire, each time the mausoleum acquires a different accent and tells a different story. It was a reminder of the love of a king for his queen M... more - travel report by
divinevoyages
Fun in Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia. In my travels there I noticed a rather oppressive muslim culture. Out of all of the USA friendly arab nations, Saudi Arabia is the most restrictive. Women have almost no rights and outsiders are meet with untrusting... more - travel report by
goodmeat
The Lost Stone City
Petra, an amazing place, a huge complex of buldings carved in the rock. Amazing tombs wich seem palaces, amphitheater, fountains, monolites, sacrifice altar and of course, a museum. You find misticism and history in the same place, legends and daily life.... more - travel report by
dannahe
Dubai - The Venice of the Middle East
Dubai is an amazing place! Having lived in Chicago all my life, its great to come out here and live in the Middle East for a few months. Its got great things to see, a little arabic culture, expensive drinks, and lots of hookers. Yes that's right, a lot o... more - travel report by
hellyea
Back to civilasation.
Jeddah is the main port of the Saudi peninsuela. Coming from Sudan it was the first western like civilasation seen by us for weeks. ATM machines, Mac Donald's and well mantained roads. Jeddah is a place where you can get your hands on anything you might n... more - travel report by
schoelink
Up and coming city, a very transient and forever developing place to be, soon to be another city that never sleeps ! Plenty of bars and restuarants - yes alcohol is allowed !!! more - travel report by
weeze77
City of Jebel's
Amman is one huge city build on top of numerous mountains (Jebel's) and valleys. The overall archistructure looks everywhere the same. We made camp some 7 K's outside the city at the Theo Schneller Schulle, neigboring a Palestinian stronghold. more - travel report by
schoelink
Muscat - The most beautiful boring spot in the world!
This really is a one day thing. The scenery is some of the most beatiful I've ever seen. Muscat was a fort long time ago, to protect from the Portuguese invadors. Its surrounded by magnificant mountains, and lies on the Arabian Gulf. more - travel report by
hellyea
Damascus along our way.
Damascus, capital of the islamic replubic of Syria. Everywhere there are signs and statues of the old and new head of state. Typical middle eastern city with it's markets, small alleys and overall friendly people. more - travel report by
schoelink
