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Can You Still Travel to Israel in 2026? What to Know Before You Go

Can You Still Travel to Israel in 2026? What to Know Before You Go

If you're planning a trip to Israel and wondering whether it's actually feasible right now — the answer is: it depends on where you're going and what your government recommends. As of April 2026, the situation is complex but not uniformly dangerous. ...

Is Lebanon Safe to Travel in 2026? The Honest Answer

Is Lebanon Safe to Travel in 2026? The Honest Answer

Lebanon entered 2026 in a condition that its residents describe with characteristic gallows humour as "the new normal" — which is to say, better than 2020 (the Beirut port explosion), better than 2023 (the southern border escalation with Israel),...

Kuwait Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit

Kuwait Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit

Kuwait is a small, oil-rich emirate at the northwestern tip of the Persian Gulf — bordered by Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. With a population of around 4.8 million (of whom roughly 70% are expatriates), Kuwait is one of the world's...

Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Why This Middle Eastern Kingdom Surprises Every Visitor

Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Why This Middle Eastern Kingdom Surprises Every Visitor

Jordan is the Middle Eastern country most Western travellers approach with the least expectation and leave with the most enthusiasm. It is small (roughly the size of Indiana), almost entirely desert, with very few natural resources — and it contains ...

Sana'a: Capital of Yemen, Cradle of One of the World's Oldest Cities

Sana'a: Capital of Yemen, Cradle of One of the World's Oldest Cities

At an elevation of 2,300 metres above sea level and with a recorded history stretching back over two and a half millennia, Sana'a is among the most remarkable capital cities in the world. It is the capital of Yemen — a country that sits at the southw...

Do People Still Travel to Iran? The Surprising Truth About Tourism in One of the World's Most Misunderstood Countries

Do People Still Travel to Iran? The Surprising Truth About Tourism in One of the World's Most Misunderstood Countries

The short answer: yes, people absolutely still travel to Iran — and the numbers might surprise you. Before COVID-19, Iran was receiving over 8 million international visitors per year. While the pandemic and geopolitical tensions reduced those numbers...