Forum: Middle East

I'm going to Israel with my cousins this coming March. We've decided to just get a car rental service once we get there to tour the country. Can someone advise me on good car rental companies there? I saw this ad on the net -...

My parents lived in Libya in the late 60's through (early) 1972. My father worked for Exxon (Esso) and they ended getting out just after the coup took place. I think that my mother was actually pregnant with me! I heard some fantastic tales of...

I'd like to share a few travel tips I picked up while on a recent trip to Israel. 1) If you're going to stay for at least a week, you may want to check out sites such as www.janglo.net or www.craigslist.com to find apartment rental listings....

Not sure why I have not seen this site before. A few of you have used Edreams before, online booking site for airlines and Hotels, and frankly, it is all a scam. Rude agents on the other end of the line. Made a booking a week ago to fly from...

Hi, I love Jerusalem - it is authentic, has the best weather, and offers a great deal of attractions for every taste. (well, I guess that since this is a travel forum - some of you also share that love and interest...) As you may...

What are Azerbaijan’s landmarks? – (not necessarily the biggest tourist attractions, but the places that best represent the country and its people). - What is a realistic daily budget (two meals, transport and accommodation)? Apologies if...

Hi It is cool to see the palm projects in Dubai via Google Earth. I was not aware that the building of the second one was come this far. It seems like the resolution of Dubai has gotten better. Now I can see the swimming pool on the roof of the...

I'm traveling across the Atlantic for the first time this summer with a group of friends. I'm starting with them to go to Israel and then want to visit a friend in Amsterdam. Has anyone ever booked a flight through MIT's ITAsoftware.com? How...

I'm trying to plan a trip down to Doha, and if anybody has ever been or has any suggestions I would love to hear them.

My film "Land of Milk and Chutzpah� presents a 1995 trip to Israel and Petra, Jordan. The video includes Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Galilee, Golan Heights, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Masada & the Dead Sea. Jewish, Moslem, and Christian holy places are...

Does anyone out there know much about traveling to Beirut, Leabanon. We are thinking about a trip there. Sites to see? Beaches? Best time of the year? Hotels? Ones to go to, and ones not to go to? I have researched the travel requirements to...

Hi. Was wondering if people thought it would be safe to vacation in Iraq yet. I was thinking I would like to see some of the ancient palaces of Babylon, and of course present-day Baghdad, and just meet as much of the local populace as possible. ...

Just wondering if anyone can help me, currently travelling through the Middle East and my girlfriend just loves champagne. Can anyone help with where to get good champagne when travelling through places like Iran, and Jordan. Thanks Ben Coney

Jordan is a remarkable country and well worth a visit. I've posted my photos on an online gallery dedicated to the country. Jordan Photo Gallery (www.brucegcollier.com/galleries/jordan/level2_all.htm) Hope you enjoy. Regards, Bruce...

Hi I was just in Dubai and as most I was mesmerized by the amazing skyscrapers, the huge malls, the fancy cars, all the gold in the old souk etc. But it seems like there is a dark side to all of this and I found this interesting article about it:...

If you don't speak Arabic, do you have any Middle Eastern CDs? Who is your favorite artist?

Hi, I'm looking for an Arts, mainly paintings and drawings inspirited from the bible. TNX Anyways, I guess I found a couple of links. www.2holyland.com seems to me as a serious one.IMHO Has anyone heard about it and can recommend it ? ...

I will be traveling to Turkey in a few weeks and I would like to know the best way to call home. The pre paid cards only go up to 60 units-how long would that last? Thanks for your help

This international phone issue is rather confusing...especially with current problems in Iraq...as I understand, there is only one cellular server in northern Iraq (KurdTel)...I can't find ANY contact info for them (sites list THREE digit phone #'s?...

My daughter is doing a project in school, where she is travelling to the Middle East, Yemen, Oman, Baghdad, Iraq, Iran, etc. She needs to keep a list of her expenses. We can find prices for hotel etc., on line. Does anyone know how expensive it...

iam english,gioing on deutschland on dec 6th from dubai to mumbai,anyone wityh any info on countries uae,oman,bahrain,pakistan,india,iran.or the ship anyone going on cruise please let me know,went omn ship in greenwich for lunch what a greast ship

Has anyone ever been to Saudi Arabia? I was wondering of you need an invitation to go there. I know you used to. If so, how the heck do you get one? Thanks!