region that encompasses Western Asia and North Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East.
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Are some parts of Iraq currently possible to visit for the brave, adventurous, and open-minded traveller?
OK I know Iraq is utterly totally off the vast majority of people's itineraries for the immediate future.
But I am pretty sure I have heard of some extreme adventurous types going there and following ...
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Does the term “middle east” cover a certain set of countries? Could I be misunderstood when using it?
This, to me strange, topic has come up a few times lately, usually about Iran not being a middle eastern country. In fact it just came up in the chat room but pretty regularly when chatting to people ...
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What is appropriate attire for women in Muslim countries?
If my girlfriend was going to travel with me to, say, Jordan, or where-ever, should she probably wear a hijab when she's out and about in public?
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Is it safe to travel to Socotra, Yemen?
I have been wanting to travel to Socotra, Yemen to see the dragonblood trees and bizarrely beautiful landscapes for a while now, but given the current instability in the rest of Yemen, is it ...
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Do self-contained luxury resorts exist in the desert in North Africa or the Middle East?
I want to take my two elderly parents on a once-in-a-lifetime trip abroad. They have never left the UK in the past so it's very important that wherever we visit feels very different from the UK in ...
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Land-based travel in the Middle East
I'm half juggling the thought of a few weeks in the Middle East (I need to collect a 'Y' and an 'O' for my country alphabet). I've looked at flights that may go into Dubai or Qatar from NZ, and then ...
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Recreating Paul's missionary trips (from The Bible) / itinerary optimization and visas
I would like to go on Paul's missionary trips on a tour of the Near East (I'm a US citizen).
However, I am not sure what visas are needed (and will likely have to avoid Syrian Antioch, seeing that ...
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Should I cover up my tattoo when visiting the Middle East?
I stumbled upon a question on blending in in Egypt, in which one user warns that Egyptians regard tattooed people as criminals or foreigners.
How big of a problem will tattoos be for a regular ...
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Is there any restriction/limitation against female passengers who travel to the Arab countries of the middle east by these countries?
I was searching for visa rules of some Arab countries in the middle east which may limit or prohibit women (in relation to marital situation, age, male accompaniment, etc) to travel to their ...
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Where can I travel if I want to see cheetahs?
My favorite animals are cheetahs. So I would like to see them in the natural habitats. Where should I travel to to maximize my chances?
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Is it possible to hire a tour guy through Iraq with a film crew for a documentary film on Iraq ancient history?
We have three people working on a film in Iraq.
We would like to do it with a guide.
We have 2 cameras for est. $6000 each, which is a safety concern.
We plan to make shots in bigger cities but ...
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Buying cheap flights in Jordan
It is known that throughout Southeast Asia, tickets are fairly cheap (so, when you buy them on location, from €30/$30 from one Southeast Asian country to another).
Does this also count for the ...
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Are Japanese women visiting middle eastern countries at risk of being seen as “easy”? [closed]
I've heard that in some (but not all!) areas in the middle east, there's a stereotype held by some (but not all!) that western women are easy. From The Arab myth of western women by Khaled Diab:
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