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Driving through Rub al Khali Desert, also known as the Empty Quarter, in UAE.

Apr 25, 20235 min read

I drove 5000 miles during my move from Oman to Spain. Here’s why

Jan 7, 20204 min read

The world's 7 best new long-distance hikes to do in 2020

Rihanna at the BET Awards Show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA on 23 June 2019; she wears a black leather coat, a sparkly silver necklace and is playfully sticking her tongue out.

Jul 15, 20195 min read

Where to travel based on your favourite Rihanna song

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Jul 11, 20197 min read

Quirky rules of the road: how to drive like a local

Sparkling water laps at the beach, lined with small white and blue boats.

Jun 27, 20195 min read

Travel in September: the expert's choice

Features - Safari in Wadi Rum, Jordan

Jun 5, 20196 min read

8 unmissable adventures in Jordan

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Jan 18, 20196 min read

Where to go for a winter walk in Dubai

Hiking guide Mohammed Al Homran prepares a pot of tea

Sep 12, 201810 min read

A hallowed hike: Wadi Dana to Petra along the Jordan Trail

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Sep 6, 20186 min read

Top tips for taking a road trip with kids

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Aug 28, 20185 min read

Hiking wadis and waterfalls on Jordan's Dead Sea coast

People bathing in the Dead Sea at Neve Zohar.

Aug 3, 20186 min read

Jordan for two: romantic things to do with the one you love

Ancient Roman temple of Bacchus with surrounding ruins with blue sky in the background

Jul 17, 20186 min read

A first-time guide to Lebanon

Features - Qadisha Valley from path towards Bcharre.

Mar 29, 20186 min read

Hiking the scenic border-to-border Lebanon Mountain Trail

Features - Gorny Convent in Jerusalem

Mar 8, 20186 min read

Best day trips from Jerusalem

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Feb 16, 20186 min read

Beyond Tel Aviv: road-tripping Israel's north coast

A lone tourist walking to the Treasury, Petra, Jordan

Jan 30, 20186 min read

Essential Petra: how to make the most of a one-day visit

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Dec 4, 20179 min read

Wonderful wadis: visiting Oman’s 'vertical desert'

Aerial view of the Pigeons' Rocks on Raouche.

Sep 17, 20104 min read

Lebanon in a week: the ultimate road-trip guide

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