Middle East

As a young girl with big travel dreams, I saw pictures of the Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque, never thinking I would one day make it to this far-off land.

Few places on Earth have been as fiercely contested or as deeply revered as this ancient city.

Istanbul is a big, beguiling giant of a city, where millions of people live, work and play among its many varied neighborhoods.

Over the last two decades, Oman has emerged as one of the most desirable destinations in the Middle East.

Walking through these ancient ruins, it’s difficult not to feel dwarfed by the sheer scale of history.

Although most people head straight to Petra, the Dead Sea or all its Desert Castles, Jordan’s capital Amman has enough to keep you entertained for at least a few days.

You know those places you see in travel brochures and think, “Nah, that can’t be real”? Well, Cappadocia is one of them.

A contrasting mix of jaw-dropping landscapes, ancient ruins, and seaside escapes, Jordan will steal your heart from the second you set foot in this breathtaking nation.

The perfect introduction to the Middle East, Jordan has long been one of the region’s most popular countries to visit.

Steeped in history with a landscape that encompasses beaches and soaring mountains, Turkey has acted as the gateway between Europe and Asia for thousands of years.

Renowned for its ancient history, rich culture, and sensational landscapes, Turkey is dominated by highly favored destinations that draw millions upon millions of visitors annually.

While 97 percent of Turkey’s large landmass lies in Asia, three percent of it is located on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, separated from the rest of the country by the Bosphorous, Sea of Marmara, and by the Dardanelles.

Lying on the Mediterranean coast, Antalya is a beautiful city with a wealth of things for you to see and do. The Turkish Riviera is not known as the Turquoise Coast for nothing.

Turquoise waters, whitewashed buildings, and sun-soaked beaches give this coastal city an unmistakable Mediterranean feel.

Beneath the lively streets of one of the world’s most storied cities, there’s a vast chamber that’s lingered in near-darkness for over 1,500 years.