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Cyprus: The Bridge to the Middle East

One glance at the map will tell you why this tiny Mediterranean country, handy to three continents, Asia, Europe and Africa, has become the playground of the international set. And it’s easy to see why for long distance travelers from the U.S., for instance, it’s the ultimate vacation add-on to a trip to the Middle East. Prepare yourself for a balancing act when you come to the Republic of Cyprus. [READ MORE]

Morocco

OUTPOST OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Nine short miles across the Straits of Gibraltar from the Southern Coast of Spain, Morocco, the world’s westernmost Arab country, looks both ways—to its ancient roots in the Middle East and north to its European neighbors. [READ MORE]

Jordan

Oasis of Peace and Beauty

Jordan’s history and places have been hinted about in popular culture. From Indiana Jones’s wild horseback ride through Petra, to Cleopatra’s thirst for the finest beauty products from the Dead Sea... [READ MORE]

240 Hours in Lebanon

Beirut is more than just one of the oldest cities in the world; it is an experience, a city unlike any other on earth. For most of its history, Beirut was a small fishing village on the Lebanese coast. [READ MORE]

Egypt

I whispered its name to Shareen, my best friend resting in our hotel suite in Aswan. I breathed it, “Egypt.” I had never been there, but I heard that in Aswan it’s impossible not to soak up their culture. [READ MORE]

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