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View of Arch de Trajan. The ruins of the Roman city of Timgad dating from the 2nd century. Algeria. Africa. 25th November 2023., License Type: media_digital, Download Time: 2024-07-25T12:53:42.000Z, User: bhealy950, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050, job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial, client: Best places to see in Algeria, other: Brian Healy

Jul 10, 20258 min read

The most overlooked gems of the Roman Empire

Tatooine planet landscape abandoned sets for shooting Star Wars movie in Sahara desert. Sahara, Tunisia, May 2016

Apr 28, 20227 min read

Star Wars: May the force be with you at these filming locations

The skyline of Doha, Qatar, as seen from the water at sunset; numerous skyscrapers have unique, twisting shapes.

Dec 9, 20194 min read

Why you should make a stopover in Qatar

White arches and domes decorated with gold in front of an empty tiled square. Two minarets of the mosque can be seen

Sep 2, 20194 min read

Where to go in November for relaxation

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Aug 16, 20197 min read

Headed to Dubai? Don't go before you catch up with these top tips

Close-up of a woman sewing a design on a quilt.

May 6, 20196 min read

Life's rich tapestry: traditional arts and crafts thriving around the world

Features - Middle Eastern Culture Men sit together.

Apr 18, 20196 min read

A practical guide to visiting Jordan during Ramadan

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Mar 7, 20196 min read

In search of silence in Sharjah, the UAE's up-and-coming emirate

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Feb 26, 20194 min read

Taste of Dubai: the city’s best Emirati eats

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Feb 26, 20195 min read

Where to experience authentic Dubai

GLACIER BAY - ALASKA SEPTEMBER 11, 2016: Cruise ship passengers get a close-up view of the majestic glaciers as they sail in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Southeast Alaska.
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Jan 2, 20197 min read

Not plain sailing: the world’s best cruising regions

Surfers on the beach near Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dec 7, 20186 min read

Top tips for female travellers visiting Dubai

Sunset over the Western Wall and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem

Nov 1, 20185 min read

Top tips for an authentic Shabbat experience in Jerusalem

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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Aug 11, 20182 min read

Ten 'lost' Picasso paintings have been found in Iran after forty years

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 - A couple admire the Doha skyline from outside the Museum of Islamic Art

Apr 27, 20185 min read

First time Doha: a stopover for souqs, skyscrapers and Islamic art

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Apr 17, 20184 min read

Navigate through Abu Dhabi’s most alluring islands

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Image by Jiti Chadha / 500px

Apr 17, 20184 min read

Superlative city: where to find the biggest and best of Abu Dhabi

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Apr 17, 20185 min read

A local’s guide to Abu Dhabi

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Apr 3, 20187 min read

Awe-inspiring ancient sites of wild western Iran

Features - Qadisha Valley from path towards Bcharre.

Mar 29, 20186 min read

Hiking the scenic border-to-border Lebanon Mountain Trail

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Mar 13, 20184 min read

Where to find Tel Aviv's best art outside of its museums

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Mar 9, 20185 min read

A quick guide to Beirut's best neighbourhoods

Features - Gorny Convent in Jerusalem

Mar 8, 20186 min read

Best day trips from Jerusalem

View of the Roman Theatre in Amman, Jordan.

Feb 26, 20186 min read

Two days in Amman: the best of Jordan's capital in 48 hours

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Feb 16, 20186 min read

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

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Feb 2, 20185 min read

Art in Amman: six of the city's don't-miss galleries

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 19, 20176 min read

More than skin deep: where to seek the soul of the city

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Nov 13, 20176 min read

Best things to do in Israel with kids

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Oct 24, 20176 min read

Best culture trips for families

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Oct 13, 20176 min read

Jerusalem with kids: top tips for visiting the Holy City

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Oct 10, 20175 min read

Off the beaten track: Iran's best kept secrets

A Friday night party on Tel Aviv's Jerusalem Beach

Sep 9, 20156 min read

The best of Tel Aviv nightlife: where to party in Israel

Features - Hot Air Balloon in the Desert

Dec 2, 20103 min read

24 hours in Dubai: how to have the perfect day in the city

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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Jul 22, 20104 min read

24 hours in Abu Dhabi: what to do on a day-long stopover

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