Middle East and Eurasia

Lots to see and eat in Middle East and Eurasia

Georgia

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  Toasting Tradition in Georgia
  Toasting is a tradition in Georgia. You drink at the behest of a toastmaster. Your glass is always full and the wine never stops flowing.
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  Who Ate All the Pies (Including the Georgian Cheese Boat)?
  In Georgia, the locals have a feasting tradition. It is famous for its cheese pies including the Georgian cheese boat.

Jordon

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  A Perfect Week’s Itinerary for Jordan
  Jordan is blessed with many fascinating historic sites and amazing landscapes. Petra is the country’s crown jewel but there are many other fascinating places to visit. This is our week-long itinerary for Jordan.
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  Is Jerash Worth Visiting?
  The brilliantly preserved Roman ruins of Jerash in Jordan are located around a 50km drive north of the capital Amman. Is Jerash worth visiting? We think so.
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  Inside Petra in Jordan
  There are many magnificent archaeological sites in the world and the Rose Red City of Petra is undoubtedly one of the greatest.
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  Visiting The Dead Sea In Jordan
  One of the strangest places on the planet, here’s our guide to visiting the Dead Sea in Jordan… and bathing in its hyper-salty waters.
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  Jordanian Dessert – Kanafeh at Habibah
  Eating Kanafeh at Habibah in Amman in Jordan.

Lebanon

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  Where To Go In Lebanon – A Visitor’s Guide
  Lebanon is a really compact country. It has a long and fascinating history and some spectacular sites to visit. Here are some ideas for where to go in Lebanon.