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  1. The other Iraq

    Article by Cesar Soriano, May 2008

    Article Image: The other Iraq

    Leave your preconceptions behind and discover the happening cities, soaring mountains and new museums of Iraq's Kurdish region. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Iraq • Tough Travel

  2. Article Image: The other Iraq

    The other Iraq

    Photo Feature by Cesar Soriano, May 2008

    Leave your preconceptions behind and discover the happening cities, soaring mountains and new museums of Iraq's Kurdish region. View the photo feature ›

    Tags: Iraq • Tough Travel

  3. Article Image: Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia

    Photo Feature by Frances Linzee Gordon, September 2007

    Peek into the glowing sand, glistening modernity and working falcons of real deal Saudi Arabia. View the photo feature ›

    Tags: Saudi Arabia • Tough Travel

  4. Article Image: Surfing in Yemen

    Surfing in Yemen

    Article by Stuart Butler, August 2007

    Monster waves and zero crowds - Yemen is poised to become the new Hawaii. Catch it before it breaks. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Island & Beaches • Tough Travel • Water Sports • Yemen

  5. Article Image: Baghdad Karaoke

    Baghdad Karaoke

    Article by Andy Stefanek, April 2007

    Saddam's former palace in Baghdad now stages military karaoke nights, yoga and aerobics classes. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Baghdad • Tough Travel

  6. Article Image: I (Almost) Ran Iran

    I (Almost) Ran Iran

    Article by Tyler MacNiven, April 2007

    Running across Iran has its pros and cons, but the biggest roadblock may turn out to be politics. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Iran • Sports • Tough Travel • Weird

  7. Article Image: If Walls Could Talk

    If Walls Could Talk

    Photo Feature by Amelia Thomas, July 2006

    Walk along the dividing wall between Israel and the Palestinian Territories and see the lands speak. View the photo feature ›

    Tags: Art, Architecture & Design • Israel • The Palestinian Territories • Tough Travel

More Stories about Middle East

  1. Iran (1)
  2. Iraq (3)
  3. Israel (2)
  4. Oman (1)
  5. Saudi Arabia (1)
  6. The Palestinian Territories (2)
  7. Yemen (1)

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