Middle East
Iran: A journey from Tehran to Esfahan reveals a country of beauty and poetry
Christina Patterson discovers an illustrious past and a complicated present-day outlook on the world
Inside Middle East
Dive in to a magical world
Saturday, 20 November 2010
Oman is full of intriguing forts and bustling souks, but some of its most spellbinding sights are underwater.
Brilliant Beirut
Saturday, 30 October 2010
Dominic Lawson:The Lebanese capital knows how to party, with stylish hotels, sizzling nightlife and plenty of bling.
A child's-eye view of an ancient land
Saturday, 16 October 2010
Scrolling through Jordan from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea brings Classical civilisation to life.
Mishal Husain travels back to the UAE
Saturday, 8 May 2010
The BBC news presenter returns to the Emirates for a family holiday with a difference
Trail Of The Unexpected: Sharjah
Saturday, 27 February 2010
Chris Leadbeater is impressed by the cultural charms of Sharjah
Fishing for pearls on the island of Bahrain
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Julia Stuart: Our hopes are high for a good catch: not of fish, but of oysters. And not just any old oysters but those with pearls in them.
Traveller's Guide To: United Arab Emirates
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Ultra-modern malls meet mosques, mountains and markets in this oil-rich corner of the Middle East.
Two-wheel guide to a troubled land
Sunday, 20 December 2009
The Peace Cycle offers a new brand of tourism, revealing Palestine's historic sights while getting up close to its people. Lauren Booth hit the saddle
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