Pop Culture Middle East

Just off the Janabiyah Highway there are hundreds of camels. You can find big camels, baby camels, and camels sitting, standing, eating, and rolling around in the sand trying to scratch their back or, er, hump.
We all know that camels were once used, and in some places still are, by the Bedouin and other nomadic peoples as beasts of burden because of how well they are adapted to surviving in the desert. Just what the Royal Camel Farm is for is a bit more of...

When you've lived in the Middle East almost your whole life, and you relocate to a small city where burrito and schitzel joints abound (seriously the're all on the same street), your eyes will be trained to be on the lookout for any restaurant selling...

Those who know me well, or if I'm being honest, those who have just introduced themselves to me, know that I have a bad memory. Bad memory + planning for a camping trip = forgetting stuff. Learn from my mistakes and remember to bring these ten items...

Sometimes you have a craving that needs to be filled... with hummus. Or some other kind of Arabic cuisine. But if you don't live in a big city, it won't be easy to find. Here's a handy list to help you on your search.
The Don'ts
Do not accept anything that isn't smothered in garlic sauce....