Istanbul has always been an endless source of fascination. For centuries now, the mystery of its minaret-dotted skyline and bustling street bazaars has drawn in millions of travelers, and as much as it was the city of the world’s desire in ancient times, it is now one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Other than …

Despite facing competition from Europe and the Global South, often deemed the world’s main tourist playgrounds, the Middle East is surging in popularity among travelers right now, with a growing number of them picking the sunny spot for their vacations instead. Though the likes of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar …

With restrictions axed completely across much of the Northern Hemisphere, American travelers are once again taking to the skies in droves to make up for lost time after almost three years of enduring harsh travel regulations. Now that Europe is overcrowded and the Global South is facing security issues, they seem to be favoring a …

Now that the peak season is almost behind us and the summer crowds seem to be dispersing, travelers are turning their focus to fall destinations. Sunny vacations are still a priority, but where should they go when the weather begins cooling? Believe it or not, East is the answer: this inspiring country is one of …

Dubai is one of the most popular cities in the Middle East. It is the largest and most heavily populated city in the UAE and has been crowned the No. 1 global destination in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for a second successive year. Now, travelers are returning to Dubai in record numbers. The latest …

The Persian Gulf isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind for solo female travel. But to ignore some of the most welcoming countries in the world would be a mistake. Dubai and Abu Dhabi put this region on the map as popular stopover trips, while Qatar and Saudi Arabia are recently making headlines …

When it comes to tourism, 2023 is expected to be a big year for Egypt. The country has already welcomed over 7 million tourists into the country, and it shows no sign of slowing down, as this number is expected to hit 15 million by the end of 2023. This is a drastic increase from …

American travelers continue to contribute to the travel industry’s epic comeback this year in search of making new memories in exciting places. One country in the Middle East is experiencing a record amount of American tourists this year, even compared to statistics before the pandemic. Visitor numbers have increased as much as 27 percent as …

The Middle East is a very underrated region of the world. As previously closed-off countries are opening up, travelers are taking notice the Middle East offers some spectacular experiences. Dubai, of course, is no secret to travelers, but there are many other places in the region worth a trip and are gaining traction with travelers. …

There’s no doubt that Dubai is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. In fact, the city won the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for the second time in a row this year. But with overwhelming crowds of over 14 million visitors per year and ever-rising prices topping the global daily tourist spend charts, …

When people think of Saudi Arabia, some will think of oil, and others will linger on the country’s questionable human rights record. However, Saudi Arabia isn’t often on the radar as a vacation destination for American travelers. The country didn’t even allow foreign tourists to enter until 2019. But that has all changed.    According …

If you don’t know anyone who has been to Saudi Arabia before, it’s probably because this is not a very popular destination since it wasn’t open for travel until 2019.  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been working under a less restrictive program to attract visitors for the past few years, but due to the …