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It sometimes feels like the news wouldn't be THE NEWS without daily scare-mongering about the latest atrocity in the Middle East; and at the time of writing it's still unclear how and to what extent the "Arab Spring" will reshape the region.

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What's less well known is that the Middle East is a varied, inspiring, and generally safe area in which to travel; with awesome ancient sites such as Petra in Jordan, Biblical locations such as the Dead Sea (in Jordan and Israel), the lively souqs of Damascus in Syria, intimidatingly beautiful deserts such as Wadi Rum, and the soft bubbling of water pipes in cafes across the whole region.

We have articles about teaching English in Bahrain during the protests, how to conduct yourself in a Syrian hammam, where to find the best mosaics, why you should visit Lebanon, daily life in Tel Aviv, and much, much more.

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Why Saudi Arabia’s City of the Future Is Designed in One Straight Line

Are lines the future of city planning?

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Everything You Need to Know About Hegra, Saudi Arabia's First World Heritage Site

Previously believed to be cursed, this archeological site is crowd-free - for now.

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Construction Is Well Underway for The First Neighborhood in The Line, Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic City

The Hidden Marina could be open to residents by 2030.

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5 Places in Saudi You Had No Idea Were This Mind-Blowing

Goodbye, preconceptions.

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In Dubai, an Inside Look at Setting the World Record For the Longest Handcuffed and Shackled Swim

The goal? Swim more than 10 kilometers, hands and feet constricted.

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20 Things to Know About Tourism in Saudi and How to Plan Your Trip

A beginner's guide to tourism in Saudi.

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8 Reasons 2024 Is the Year to Visit Saudi

Get there now, get there first.

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Everything You Need to Know About This 1,500-Year-Old Cathedral-Turned-Mosque-Turned-Museum-Turned-Mosque

The edifice has undergone a lot of changes since its construction in the sixth century.

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