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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...
Djibouti: When the Country and the Capital Share a Name — and Why That Fits Perfectly
There are not many places in the world where the country and its capital share an identical name — Montenegro and its capital Podgorica come to mind, though they are distinct. Djibouti is different: the capital city of Djibouti is simply called Djibo...
Oman: The Middle Eastern Country That Nobody Talks About Enough
Most people planning a Middle East trip think of Dubai's towers or Jordan's Petra. Far fewer think of Oman — and that's one of the things that makes Oman so extraordinary. It's a country that hasn't been over-explained, over-touristed, or turned into...