Understand Middle East & Survival Guide (Chapter)
All the info you need on everything from history, mezze, poetry and marine life to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, information for gay and lesbian travellers and travellers with disabilities, as well as handy language guide and glossary.
Coverage includes: Middle East Today, History - from the Cradle of Civilisation to Seeds of Change, Religion: Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Architecture: Ancient World, Places of Worship, Secular Architecture, Middle Eastern Cuisine: Staples & Specialties, Drinks, Celebrations, The Arts: Cinema, Literature, Music, Landscape & Environment: Land, Wildlife, National Parks & Wildlife Reserves, Environmental Issues, Traveller Etiquette: Eating Etiquette, Religion, General Etiquette, Safe Travel, Women Travellers, Directory A–Z, Transport, Health, and Languages.
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