Abu Dhabi presents the most authentic experience of being in the Emirates, and also the most interesting one.
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Battle of the UAE’s Cities
Abu Dhabi is to discover; Dubai is to enjoy.
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Lush Arabia
Although Oman’s Dhofar region is large and can seem intimidating, the list of tourist places in Salalah is surprisingly manageable.
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Oman’s Grand Canyon
How many canyons can one hike before they all start to seem less grand?
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Secrets from the Empty Quarter
The secret to weathering a storm is standing in it unafraid.
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My Turkey Bucket List
It’s possible to visit Turkey multiple times and do little more than explore Istanbul, which is a veritable rabbit hole of discovery and revelation.
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Three Amazing Days in Abu Dhabi
This Abu Dhabi travel itinerary illustrates precisely the reasons a trip to Abu Dhabi is more authentic and interesting than a Dubai-only UAE trip.
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Iran’s Loneliest Desert
How to make the most of your time in Yazd, the proverbial See of Zoroastrianism, and the beautiful (though not particularly lonely) desert that extends to the north and east of it.
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Three Immaculate Days in Isfahan
This is the moment my trip to Iran truly begins, I muttered to myself the moment I set eyes upon the illuminated Shah Mosque and the violet clouds above it.
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The Truth About Iran
The two weeks I spent in Iran informed me and changed me and humbled me, and I ask all of you reading this to humble yourselves.
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