| Middle East | Country | Information | | Afghanistan  | Friendly, beautiful Afghanistan was once well known on the backpacking circuit as the place to shop for unparalleled hospitality, fantastic food and great hiking. Read more... | | Bahrain  | Bahrain’s reputation as a relatively liberal and modern Gulf State has made it a favorites with travelers in the region and an excellent introduction to the Middle East. It was once the seat of one of the great trading empires of the ancient world and is evocative of the past. Read more... | | Iran  | For culture sake, Iran has magnificent ruins of ancient cities, glorious mosques and mausoleums, and museum so interesting they are bound to leave your feet sore. The more adventurous can enjoy trekking, budget-priced skiing or some wicked rock climbing. Travelers with a deep-seated need for a few brews and/or a spot of heart-felt feminist discourse may want to consider another destination, but Iran has a lot to offer. Read more... | | Iraq  | Iraq is a country with unmatched history in the history. When you visit Iraq, unlike any other country in the World, you feel, taste, and smell history. Its indeed the birthplace of Civilization 9000 years ago, where Age of Empires started, and where we, all of us, moved from prehistory to history. Read more... | | Jordan  | Due to the city’s modern-day prosperity and temperate climate, almost half of Jordan’s population is concentrated in the Amman area. The residential suburbs consist of mainly tree-lined streets and avenues flanked by elegant, almost uniformly white houses in accordance with a municipal law, which states that all buildings must be faced with local stone. Read more... | | Kuwait  | While temperatures can cook during Kuwait summers with days often topping 50°C (122°F) in August, the humidity inland is not so bad. On the coast you trade cooler temperatures for higher humidity inland is not so bad. On the coast you trade cooler temperatures for higher humidity. Read more... | | Lebanon  | Lebanon is located in Western Asia, between latitudes 33° and 35° N, and longitudes 35° and 37° E. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west along a 225-kilometre (140 mi) coastline, by Syria to the east and north, and by Israel to the south. Read more... | Oman  | Oman is a country of enormous di |
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