Middle East

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Lonely Planet Publications, Sep 15, 2010 - Travel - 700 pages
Nobody knows the Middle East like Lonely Planet. From Egyptian oases, hidden gorges in 'the other Iraq' and hamams in Istanbul, to the old city of Jerusalem and the labyrinth of Aleppo's souq, we've got the whole region covered.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Expert authors share their best experiences in Middle East Stories chapter
In-Depth itineraries that take you from country to country
Unique Green Index highlights the best eco-tourism options

About the author (2010)

Anthony first landed in Damascus in 1998 and couldn't bear to leave. He stayed three months and returns at every available opportunity, including with three generations of his family. His first job for Lonely Planet was the Iraq chapter of this guide back in 1999 and he has since written or contributed to guides for Jordan, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Libya, and four editions of this Middle East guide. He has also worked in Australia as a refugee lawyer with clients from the Middle East and has a Masters degree in Middle Eastern politics. A full-time freelance writer and photographer, Anthony is now based in Madrid and writes for magazines and newspapers around the world.

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