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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

Doha Corniche, Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park, people at MIA Park CafÃ© or Kiosk (architect Philippe Starck), on the background Al Dafna district (West Bay Business quarter)
Doha Corniche, Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park, people at MIA Park Café or Kiosk (architect Philippe Starck), on the background Al Dafna district (West Bay Business quarter)
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Doha Corniche, Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park, people at MIA Park Café or Kiosk (architect Philippe Starck), on the background Al Dafna district (West Bay Business quarter)

Sep 27, 20243 min read

The ultimate guide to tipping in the Middle East

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

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

Unidentified B-boy break dancers perform in the street for the crowd. Hip Hop battle at an informal street dance meet.

Sep 13, 20217 min read

Our favorite lesser-known neighborhoods in the world's greatest cities

OUT OF EDEN WALK:PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek and the Out of Eden Walk. Copying, distribution, archiving, sublicensing, sale, or resale of the image is prohibited. REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: Any and all image uses must (1) be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and (2) be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic Fellow Paul SalopekYou MUST follow these requirements if using the images: 1. Include mandatory photo credit with each image2. Provide a prominent link to: http://outofedenwalk.nationalgeographic.com/ with a mention that people can follow the the Out of Eden Walk in real-time online3. Identify Paul Salopek as a National Geographic Fellow..Photograph by John Stanmeyer / National Geographic.Racing the heat in the early morning hours, Paul Salopek walks 250 miles across the remote Kyzyl Kum desert of Uzbekistan en route to China.

Sep 7, 20202 min read

Journalist’s multi-year, global walking odyssey traces our early ancestors' paths

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Aug 25, 20200 min read

The most unique new architectural projects in the world

Jan 7, 20204 min read

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

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

Nov 6, 20195 min read

Hiking, canyoning, climbing and more: finding adventure in the Middle East

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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

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Jul 29, 20195 min read

Where to go in October for culture

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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

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Jun 8, 20196 min read

10 alternative theme parks for families: move aside Mickey

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Jun 5, 20196 min read

8 unmissable adventures in Jordan

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May 13, 20195 min read

7 of the best rooftop bars in Tel Aviv

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May 9, 20196 min read

Adventurous spirits: the best places to sample the world’s most unusual alcohols

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May 6, 20196 min read

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

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May 2, 20196 min read

Eat well, do good: 10 restaurants improving the lives of refugees

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Apr 18, 20196 min read

A practical guide to visiting Jordan during Ramadan

A female snorkeler swims above a coral reef near Hurghada.

Apr 17, 20195 min read

Where to find the best scuba diving sites in the Middle East

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Mar 25, 20195 min read

The ultimate shopper's guide to Dubai

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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 28, 20193 min read

Off the chain: where to find Dubai's best indie shops

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Feb 28, 20199 min read

10 of the world's coolest food trucks

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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

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Feb 25, 20196 min read

How to choose your Dubai theme park

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Feb 1, 20195 min read

A whole new world: magical trips inspired by Disney classics

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Jan 25, 20196 min read

Taste of Rainbow Street: a stroll along Amman's famous road

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Jan 18, 20196 min read

Where to go for a winter walk in 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

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Dec 19, 20186 min read

What to see, eat and buy at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai's hub for the arts

Features - Children's Art show, Kingdom Tower, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dec 18, 20187 min read

Work in progress: essential galleries of Riyadh’s blossoming art scene

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Dec 13, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in Jerusalem

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Dec 13, 20185 min read

Best ways to experience Israel's Negev desert

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Dec 13, 20187 min read

Different brushstrokes: alternative artistic experiences in seven great cities

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

Dec 7, 20186 min read

Top tips for female travellers visiting Dubai

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Dec 3, 20183 min read

Best things to do in Tel Aviv in winter

Elevated view of city at night, Beirut, Lebanon

Nov 16, 20186 min read

The best of Beirut nightlife: out late in the Middle East's original party city

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Nov 15, 20188 min read

Inside Jordan's fiercest football rivalry

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

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Oct 22, 20185 min read

Best new food experiences for travellers in 2019

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Oct 22, 20186 min read

Best new openings for travellers in 2019

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Oct 22, 20186 min read

Best new attractions for kids in 2019

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Oct 22, 20184 min read

Travel trends for 2019: augmented attractions

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Oct 1, 20185 min read

Live the communal life for a night on an Israeli kibbutz

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Sep 14, 20185 min read

Beach city staples: sandwiches to eat by the sea

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

Mounds of spices for sale at Souk Jara street market, Amman, Jordan

Aug 28, 20186 min read

A foodie's guide to Amman, Jordan: the Middle East destination for food lovers

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Aug 28, 20187 min read

Tel Aviv with kids: a beachside city for the whole family

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Aug 28, 20185 min read

Hiking wadis and waterfalls on Jordan's Dead Sea coast

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Aug 28, 20186 min read

Inside Tel Aviv's imaginative cocktail scene

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Aug 17, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in Dubai

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Aug 11, 20182 min read

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

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