Africa/Middle East

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world and is central to the global economy. More than 2 billion people drink a cup of coffee every day. …

Have you ever been to a bazaar? A souk? When you wander through marketplace alleys with colorful stalls, do you enjoy the experience these authentic locations offer? Wandering through traditional markets, …

While going on a Salalah coastal road trip in Oman, my friend and I stopped the car to check something out. Walking on the soft sand following Sid, who was …

Travel stories, life lessons. The following travel story, by Barry Hoffner, shares an encounter with members of the nomadic Afar people in Ethiopia. The Afar people, also known as the …

“Wadi” is the Arabic term for a valley, commonly used in the Middle East. It also denoted a leisure location in the natural world. Usually steep and dry unless there …

The essence of travel lies in the journey itself. Highways and train tracks may lead us across continents, yet some of the world’s most stirring vistas and unforgettable experiences can …

Most travelers come to Uganda for gorilla trekking, but don’t miss the chance for sustainable tourism, including a farm visit, a coffee tour and a culinary tour. Sustainable tourism in …

A friend asked me, ‘Why are you returning to Pakistan? What is it that makes you want to go back?’ I replied, ‘It’s just a feeling I had when I …

If you want to learn about the mysterious Saudi Arabia that just opened to the world, make sure to journey through the  Saudi Arabia’s Open-Air Living Museum in AlUla, Saudi …

“Tell your friends and everyone else to travel to Syria. They are welcome anytime,” says my guide, Taysir, as my group said goodbye to him in Damascus. It was an …