The Middle East has some of the most spectacular cities and sights on the planet. Some cities have charming old quarters while others have exciting old bazaars and souqs. The cities themselves have a lot of charisma and most travellers find some of the old Arabian cities completely different than anything they have ever seen before. After visiting most of the major centers and sights Ive chosen 'my favorite' top ten experiences in the Middle East and they are not in particular order. (Some may be re peated from the previous list)
1. Old City in Sana'a Yemen (most incredible city Ive ever seen or experienced)
2. Petra Jordan (hard to put into words)
3. Damascus Syria (the old quarter is something out of a storybook)
4. Beirut Lebanon (so much style yet so much history)
5. Esfahan Iran (I could wander around that city for days upon days and not get bored)
6. Yazd Iran (a special old city made out of clay and mud that dazzled me for days)
7. Shaharah Yemen (one of the most memorable rides of my life)
8. The corniche in Muscat Oman (I love the place)
9. The Empty Quarter running from Oman to Yemen (amazing scenery) and 9 ties with Jebel Shams, Wadi Shab and the Wahiba Sands in Oman ( I could never choose from them)
10. Palmyra Syria (unlike anything most travellers have ever seen)
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on Feb 11, 2007
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