International Travelling Site (ITS)

Introduction Calls to prayer, churches and checkpoints. A microcosm of the Middle East, the Palestinian territories (the West Bank and the G...

Introduction History-hounds will love this fascinating array of archaeological treasures. Syria's historic sites rival those of its Midd...

Introduction Step back in time to this cheap and cheerful pre-oil Arabia. After more upsets than a Delhi belly, Yemen is slowly becoming kno...

Introduction Everything from desert safaris to designer shopping, in true exotic luxury. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a union of seven ...

Introduction Sure, there's the undulating sand, but there's archeology and technology too. Arabia has intrigued travellers for centu...

Introduction A secret newly revealed to the outside world. It only began issuing tourist visas in 1989, but after a slow start Qatar has beg...

Introduction Oman has broken the seal and emerged into the world. Oman has emerged from its hermit shell, revealing a land of friendly peopl...

Introduction There's more to this place than ancient ruins and really good almond pastries. Lebanon packs a lot into its modest borders:...

Introduction A heady mix of market bazaars and gleaming skyscrapers along a glistening coast. Kuwait is your prototypical oil-rich state, an...

Introduction Moody ruins, spectacular desert landscape and a friendly cup of tea. Bible stories, lost cities, Lawrence of Arabia - Jordan ha...

Introduction Dangerous? Sure. But Iraq also boasts a rich history and warm, resilient people. Long ago in the fertile valleys between the Ti...

Introduction More than just a powder-keg or a promised land, Israel is unforgettable. Everyone has their own perception of what Israel is ab...

Introduction There's no room for preconceptions if you're packing to visit Iran.'Axis of evil'? Most visitors, after experie...

Introduction For Westerners, Bahrain is an easy introduction to the Middle East. Bahrain's reputation as a relatively liberal and modern...