"CROSSROADS OF THE EARTH" Top 5 Page for this destination Middle East by DAO

Middle East Travel Guide: 74,877 reviews and 163,905 photos

CAMEL CROSSING IN THE DESERT - JORDAN

HISTORY, CULTURE & KINDNESS

SOMETIMES A MODERN METROPOLIS, SOMETIMES A TIME MACHINE INTO THE PAST.....

JUST HOW MUCH HISTORY CAN YOU GET?

PETRA

THE (ALMOST COMPLETE) ADVENTURES AND TIPS

MY YEMENI BROTHERS

HELLO! I HAVE VISITED EVERY COUNTRY IN THE MIDDLE EAST - EXCEPT IRAQ AND SAUDI ARABIA - SO FAR.

SO THAT IS 17 COUNTRIES YOU CAN ASK ME QUESTIONS ABOUT.

HAPPY TO HELP!

DAO

Pros and Cons

Pros:CULTURE, HISTORY, KINDNESS
Cons:IN A TIME WARP
In a nutshell:THE DOOR BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, THE PRESENT AND THE PAST

Last visit to Middle East: Mar 2011
Intro Updated Jan 28, 2012
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Reviews (17)

THE NICEST PLACE I NEVER STAYED AT ! Hotels (4)

I highly recommend that you stay with these super-nice folks. Do to an error on my part, I was not able to actually... more travel advice

UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE Restaurants (1)

This Restaurant has everything! And you don’t have to speak a single word of Arabic to get a good meal. The Alhamra’a... more travel advice

JUMP THE BORDER FROM DUBAI - Middle East

JUMP THE BORDER FROM DUBAI Things to Do (3)

Want a quick border adventure not far from Dubai? The town of Wilayat Al-Buraimi is just over the border in Oman.... more travel advice

THE SQUAT TOILET Warnings Or Dangers (3)

Also know as the long drop. At some point you are going to have to face up to this challenge. I suggest that you do 2... more travel advice

Local Customs (3)
See All THE CAMEL - PART 2

Transportation (3)
See All NO FERRY BETWEEN LEBANON AND CYPRUS !

Travelogues (3)

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Comments (6)

starship Apr 11, 2011 at 3:16 PM Report Abuse

Really interesting page. Qatar Airways sounds downright scary!
SLLiew Sep 2, 2009 at 1:27 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips on handling camels. Cheers, SL :)
Dester Apr 7, 2009 at 3:43 AM Report Abuse

"The Long Drop" Thanks for starting ny day with a chuckle.
suvanki Feb 14, 2009 at 3:27 AM Report Abuse

Great tips Dao! Making me want to explore more of The Middle East! Best Wishes, Sue
Maxus Jan 19, 2008 at 5:26 AM Report Abuse

It was great to read your tip on Qatar Airways, they left my luggage sat at Heathrow for a week and would do sod all to get it forwarded. What a bunch of wasters
MM212 Sep 14, 2006 at 2:09 PM Report Abuse

The camel crossing sign is priceless!