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Sailing in Turkey: Everything You Need to Know

Sailing in Turkey offers an appealing blend of ancient history, turquoise waters, and secluded coves. Here’s my guide to help you plan a sailing adventure.

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15 Cool Things to Do in Aswan, Egypt

15 Cool Things to Do in Aswan, Egypt

Go deep into southern Egypt and get to know Nubian culture with this list of things to do in Aswan, Egypt.

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3 Days in Luxor Itinerary: Best Things to Do in Luxor

3 Days in Luxor Itinerary: Best Things to Do in Luxor

Dive deep into the heart of Egypt and explore the historical center of the country with this 3-day Luxor itinerary. If Egypt is the historic center of the world, then Luxor would be the crown jewel. Luxor is often called the world’s greatest open-air museum, but that comes nowhere near describ[...]

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Is Egypt Safe to Visit

Is Egypt Safe to Visit in 2025?

Is it safe to travel Egypt now? In this post, I discuss safety issues in Egypt, particularly for solo female travelers.  Having recently returned from a second trip to Egypt, I've found that the country’s historical treasures are still as impressive as ever — but its tourism industry is[...]

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2-Week Egypt Itinerary

2-Week Egypt Itinerary

Always dreamt of visiting Egypt? Plan an adventure of a lifetime with my 2-week Egypt itinerary, designed for first-time visitors. Egypt is the stuff of dreams: it’s home to the ancient Giza pyramids, the sprawling Valley of the Kings where over 63 ancient Pharaohs were buried, and the newly o[...]

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A Spiritual Adventure in Israel, Palestine, and Jordan

A Spiritual Adventure in Israel, Palestine, and Jordan

Traveling through Israel, Palestine, and Jordan can be a journey that focuses on historical sites, natural wonders, or modern attractions. But you can also make it a spiritual adventure. Religion is an integral part of life in the Middle East, and these countries are home to some of the most importa[...]

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22 Best Things to Do In Istanbul

22 Best Things to Do In Istanbul

Once considered the center of the world, Istanbul is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Here's a power-packed list of things to do in Istanbul by my friend, Sean Lau from the Turkey Traveler. Spanning across two different continents, Asia and Europe, Istanbul offers travelers a unique[...]

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Oman Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Oman Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know 2025

Rich in nature and traditions, Oman is my favorite country in the Middle East. Here's a complete Oman travel guide to show you how to visit Oman beneath the surface. Poised on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula, Oman shares borders with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen —[...]

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What It's Like to Travel Saudi Arabia as A Woman

What It’s Like to Travel Saudi Arabia as A Woman

This article has been updated to reflect the new changes in visa rules. Traveling to Saudi Arabia as a woman has never been easier.  Beneath my feet, the craggy sandstone cliff drops off to reveal a dizzying height. And below that, the vast plain sprawls endlessly into the horizon. From thi[...]

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Dubai with Kids: My Complete Travel Guide for Families

Dubai with Kids: A Family Travel Guide

Planning a trip to Dubai with kids soon? Here's my detailed family travel guide on how to travel Dubai with kids. For many of us, Dubai is massive, modern and artificial. It’s flashy, brash and not afraid to flaunt. It’s endless skyscrapers, amidst shopping malls and entertainment complexes.[...]

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My Iraqi Kurdistan Travel Guide

My Iraqi Kurdistan Travel Guide

Iraqi Kurdistan is a different place from southern Iraq and is actually safe to visit. Here's my detailed Iraqi Kurdistan travel guide.  When I mentioned I was going to Iraq, I received many looks of shock and horror. They were followed by questions and comments like, “Why would you want[...]

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1 Week in Lebanon: My Itinerary

1 Week in Lebanon: My Itinerary

For those who are going to travel the Pearl of the Middle East, I’m sharing my one-week Lebanon itinerary to help you plan your own journey. Lebanon: a name that many still associate with war and the Hezbollah even after 20 years the civil war has ended. Lebanon used to be a tormented land[...]

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Is It Safe to Visit Iraq?

Is It Safe to Visit Iraq?

We are running two Iraqi Kurdistan tours for 2020. Check out the details! When I launched my new tour to Iraqi Kurdistan, I received quite a few emails from people who were interested, but hesitant to come. Safety was their biggest concern and most people were worried about the security issues ther[...]

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70 Photos of Oman that Will Inspire You to Visit!

70 Photos of Oman: from Sand Dunes to Canyons

A collection of my best photos of Oman that will inspire you to travel there someday. Oman: a name so exotic and inviting, yet strangely unknown to many. At least I knew close to nothing about it before my recent trip there with my husband and our 2-year-old daughter. We spent most of Christmas an[...]

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Silk Road Travel Guide

Silk Road Travel Guide

Here's a comprehensive, detailed Silk Road Travel Guide I wrote, based on my overland journey through Central Asia.  The Silk Road is the greatest travel route of all time, spanning 8,000km across continents, weaving through deserts, mountains and grasslands and bringing traders from East to W[...]

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Overland Travel in Central Asia: All You Need to Know

Overland Travel in Central Asia: All You Need to Know

I traveled Central Asia overland for two months and it turned out to be an epic once-in-a-lifetime journey. Here's all you need to know about overland travel in Central Asia. If you'd like to join me on the road, check out my new Tajikistan Pamir Mountains tour. Overland Travel in Central Asia T[...]

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Iran Travel Tips for Solo Female Travelers

Solo Female Travel in Iran: My Safety Tips and Guide

From my own personal experience traveling Iran, here are my tips on solo female travel in Iran, including how to dress and keep safe.  As a curious traveler, I believe traveling is the best way to learn on-the-ground knowledge and to see a place beyond the headlines. My solo trip to Iran �[...]

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Walking the Jesus Trail in Israel – Part I

Hiking the Jesus Trail in Israel

Hiking the Jesus Trail in Israel is an excellent way to explore the backroads of the country and experience Israel's the natural beauty. A gravel path stretches before us, extending into the rolling hills and beyond into the dramatic Arbel Cliffs in the far distance. Green meadows sprinkled with re[...]

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Staying Afloat: The Power of The Dead Sea

Staying Afloat: The Power of The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea got its name for a reason: it’s salty, deadly and it stands at the lowest point on earth (at 1,388 feet below sea level). This world famous salt lake has almost 33.7% salinity - so hypersaline that not a single species of animal can survive. But more importantly, it’s[...]

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