Middle East
Few places on earth provide more interesting settings than the Middle East. Tourists can visit the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Turkey, the religious sites of Israel, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, and the unsullied cultures of the southeast Arab Peninsula. For the hard-core adventurists, the war torn regions of Iraq and Afghanistan make galvanizing destinations.If you are traveling to this region, you can find travel guides for each country or for the entire region. You may also want to browse our armchair reading section for books on international etiquette. You never want to offend the local inhabitants, particularly in this region of strict religious beliefs. Buy a Middle East guidebook and arrived prepared for an enjoyable visit.
Bradt
Turkey is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations and yet the rugged plateaus stretching east from Istanbul are rarely explored.
Lonely Planet
Great though they are, the world-class spectacles at Petra, Jerash and Rum are matched by Jordan’s lesser-known delights: tea sipped with the Bedouin, a profusion of flowers in the Spring. Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Amman, Jerash, Irbid, the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea Highway, Madaba, the King's Highway, Petra, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, the Desert highway, Azraq, the Eastern Desert Highway, Understand and Survival chapters.
Lonely Planet
This magical meeting place of East and West has more top-drawer attractions than it has minarets (and that’s a lot). Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Istanbul, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Lonely Planet Istanbul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Shop in the colourful and chaotic bazaars, visit the majestic Aya Sofya basilica; or take a ferry to the Black Sea; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Istanbul and begin your journey now!
Lonely Planet
If travel is most rewarding when it surprises, then Iran might be the most rewarding destination on Earth. If you fancy travelling somewhere neither East nor West, and exotic and fascinating, read on...
Lonely Planet
The spectacular emptiness of the Arabian landscape provides a blank canvas upon which is projected a riot of cultural, religious, intellectual and trading wonders.
