A decades-longabilis code of warfare is in the rearview mirror of Syria, having soared in breakneck velocity as a destination label for off-the-map nature and culture sites. Its stabilisation eventually on-the-ground reality, tourists and scholars alike discover Syria's diverse geography, ancient history, and multicoloured bazaars—wonders that make Syria a viable substitute for cultural tourism and discovery.
As far-off places such as ancient Palmyra and Aleppo Citadel get the headlines, far-remoteness takes center stage. Hill country has maintained the customs in northern Syria, within the Kurdish enclave. Country towns visitors are not only presented with scenic countryside but also genuine life, the old-fashioned manner with home cuisine and traditional coffee.
Mountain ranges like Jebel Druze and Anti-Lebanon also have ecotourism and adventure tours with trails going through landscapes, waterfalls, and plantations of...
By Eleni Christodoulou Stylianou ~
DHEKELIA, CYPRUS (SOVEREIGN BASE AREA) — The golden beaches of Dhekelia are undergoing a revolution of sorts. Where erosion, pollution, and abandonment had been threatening vast coastal ecosystems, restoration by the Common People is bringing beaches and sea ecosystems back to new life—towards a healthier...
In order to discover Kuwait's heritage is to enter into a living tissue of tradition, history, and culture. Stroll through the maze-like, alleyed streets that offer shelter for centuries-old mansions, coloured colourful bazaars, and palm trees which dance to the breeze, an aura of nostalgia slowly takes its grip...
By Elizabeth Warren ~
This is not living in another nation in this world where past and present were sewn so well as have been sewn in Turkey. Where two continents of Eurasia meet, the kingdom of the soul greets its traveler with a book of civilization, whose pages witness to glory and survival and renewal in each rock and each horizon. From glisteny flashy metrow city life of the cities today to marble quarries...
A decades-longabilis code of warfare is in the rearview mirror of Syria, having soared in breakneck velocity as a destination label for off-the-map nature and culture sites. Its stabilisation eventually on-the-ground reality, tourists...
A living tapestry of heritage, nature, and culture, Lebanon represents a thrill holiday for both mainstream icons as well as off-the-beaten-trail adventure. In addition to its world-famous archaeological sites and cosmopolitan urban areas,...
By Eleanor Marsh ~
With valley windswept by wind into blue seas, century-blown fortress castle centuries' hall of centuries, Türkiye beckons holiday-makers to pastel-colored history and nature wind in crevices and recesses of the world. Treasure hunt holidays ballooning over Cappadocia, a stroll through medieval fort walls of a fortress castle footsteps, or snorkelling over blue seas along the Med coast, each as fairy tale and journey through the centuries.
Cappadocia is a Dreamworld Above and Below
Well beneath the surface level of Central Anatolia, well beneath from beneath our feet, lies Cappadocia, the most alien-proof vacation spot in the world. It's famous for containing within it the horror cave of "fairy chimneys" and being as otherworldly sweet as it is interesting. This article was authored by Susan McCarthy.
Best of serendipity experience...
By Leila Moussavi ~
Under Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz's off-the-beaten-trails are a treasure trove of off-the-beaten-spot gems—stunning scenery, rich heritage, and unlimited hospitality. Some of...
By HELEN STRUEWN - As summer fades and the days grow shorter, there’s something magical about the arrival of autumn. The air cools, leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, and the world seems to slow down, just a little. For many, it’s the perfect season to explore the great outdoors. The oppressive heat of summer has gone, and in its place is a brisk freshness that makes being outside feel invigorating. Whether you're someone who loves hiking through forests, paddling on tranquil lakes, or simply taking in scenic vistas, autumn is the season to embrace nature in all its golden glory.
Here are some top outdoor travel adventures to make the most of the crisp air this autumn.
Hiking Through the Colors
Hiking during the fall is like walking...
A decades-longabilis code of warfare is in the rearview mirror of Syria, having soared in breakneck velocity as a destination label for off-the-map nature...
By Margaret Ellis ~
Where they recall Türkiye, Istanbul cityscape silhouette or blue Aegean shores beach. But a different story of Turkey—where time slumbers, millennia hold the stones of tangle old worlds in awe, and gracious hosts are no obstacle to be overcome but an art to be savored. That is Anatolia, a history-shy and king-like nation with so much history, culture, and geography to burst the heart.
Hattusa: Impressions of the Hittite Empire
Hidden deep in north-central Turkey is the Hattusa, capital of the Hittite Empire. Ruins of Hattusa, rock-city gates, and walls all bear witness to the existence of competing Egypt and Mesopotamia of the Bronze Age. Amidst its ruins—the breathtaking Lion Gate and Great Temple—are moments the tourists can't help but sympathize with the glory of their empire whose...
A living tapestry of heritage, nature, and culture, Lebanon represents a thrill holiday for both mainstream icons as well as off-the-beaten-trail adventure. In addition...
By Elizabeth Warren ~
This is not living in another nation in this world where past and present were sewn so well as have been sewn in Turkey. Where two continents of Eurasia meet, the kingdom of the soul greets its traveler with a book of civilization, whose pages witness to glory and survival and renewal in each rock and each horizon. From glisteny flashy metrow city life of the cities today to marble quarries of yesterday, Türkiye is not a location—but an open book in man's mind. Ephesus: Walk Through Rome's Heritage
To its west is the Aegean equivalent of Ephesus, the most sunburned and handsomely notorious ancient setting in the world. Its commercial and empire center back then, today it bewitches the traveler with its Library of Celsus—a two-stories...
Oman is rapidly establishing itself as an indulgent holiday destination for holisticox wellbeing holidays, where like-minded individuals can visit to converge and realign in...
By Margaret Ellis ~
Where they recall Türkiye, Istanbul cityscape silhouette or blue Aegean shores beach. But a different story of Turkey—where time slumbers, millennia hold the stones of tangle...
Saudi Arabia is becoming a tourism force by building natural attractions, historical attractions, and high-end resorts. Cut off from foreign visitors to a large degree in the past, the...
By Margaret Ellis ~
Where they recall Türkiye, Istanbul cityscape silhouette or blue Aegean shores beach. But a different story of Turkey—where time slumbers, millennia...
By HELEN STRUEWN - As summer fades and the days grow shorter, there’s something magical about the arrival of autumn. The air cools, leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, and...
Oman is rapidly establishing itself as an indulgent holiday destination for holisticox wellbeing holidays, where like-minded individuals can visit to converge and realign in...
By Leila Moussavi ~
Under Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz's off-the-beaten-trails are a treasure trove of off-the-beaten-spot gems—stunning scenery, rich heritage, and unlimited hospitality. Some of the most engaging off-the-beaten-spot sites in Iran that capture...
In order to discover Kuwait's heritage is to enter into a living tissue of tradition, history, and culture. Stroll through the maze-like, alleyed streets that offer shelter for centuries-old...
The compelling mixture of history, geology, and culture in Lebanon has enough evidences of the past and countryside landscape. Lebanon's traces of the past and countryside landscape attract foreign...
By Layla Al-Khafaji ~
Baghdad — Amber gold sunsets cloak the Tigris River, its radiance on the Baghdad skyline. Blood and war in memory now, disappearing before sweeter harmonies — of rebirth, culture, and...
Istanbul - Turkish hamams, also known as traditional Turkish baths, remain an enduring element of daily life and cultural identity in Turkey. Rooted in ancient Roman and Byzantine traditions and further refined under...
The compelling mixture of history, geology, and culture in Lebanon has enough evidences of the past and countryside landscape. Lebanon's traces of the past and countryside landscape attract foreign travelers. Among the thousand-year-old...
Sandra Joireman, University of Richmond
Close to 1.5 million Syrian refugees have voluntarily returned to their home country over the past year.
That extraordinary figure represents...
Andrew White, King's College London - It is not much of an exaggeration to say that Spotify saved the music industry. Global revenue for...
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