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Backpacking in the Middle East

  • The Middle East is not an easy region for backpackers, but there are many places you must have been even as a backpacker.
  • Features: historic cities, superdeluxe city-states, limited public transportation, endless distances, colorful souks and relatively many unsafe regions.
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Travel in the Middle East

  • A trip through the Middle East is one in which you often learn to look at yourself and the world differently through ancient religious disputes, sparsely populated areas and cultural differences.
  • City spotting: Cairo, Dubai, Isfahan, Istanbul, Jeddah, Jerusalem, Petra.
  • Nature spotting: the Nile Delta, the underwater world of the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, the deserts in Jordan and Oman.
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Study in the Middle East

  • Language study: an Arabic language course is a good option in Egypt and Jordan, among others.
  • Study cities: Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), Beirut (Lebanon), Doha (Qatar), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
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Internships in the Middle East

  • Internships: internships are good only in some countries and cities.
  • Internship cities: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Istanbul.
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Volunteering in the Middle East

  • Volunteer projects: especially in education (teaching English), in refugee camps and in nature conservation.
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Working in the Middle East

  • Jobs: temporary work can be found mainly in the sectors: hospitality, education and tourism.
  • Characteristics: the work culture can vary considerably by country and location.
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Working as a digital nomad in the Middle East

  • Favorite locations: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Amman (Jordan), Beirut (Lebanon), Dahab (Egypt), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Istanbul (Turkey), Manama (Bahrain), Muscat (Oman), Tel Aviv (Israel).
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Living in the Middle East

  • Characteristics: the high temperature in summer, the “air-conditioned society,” the influence of Islam, negotiating prices, the lack or sometimes abundance of alcohol, relatively high salaries.
  • Expats: a significant portion of the population in the Middle East is made up of expats. In almost every city there is a community that is sometimes more, but often less, integrated into society.
  • Health care: in almost all countries it is wise to arrange your own (international) health insurance.
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Working Abroad & Working Holidays What are the 7 questions you can ask before working abroad?

  • Your own motivation influences your search, the choices you make and the eventual job you find. It is good for yourself and the people around you to have an open attitude and to be ready fo...

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Why live in Oman, why emigrate to Oman or stay for a long time?

Why should you live in Oman as an expat, emigrant or working nomad?

  • Because Oman is a beautiful country with lots of beautiful nature from coast to mountains and deserts to oases. 
  • Because the people are friendly and open to foreigners.
  • Because it is a safe, stable co...

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Boil chick peas or open a can. Let it cool down or take the liquid out. Add garlic (I like more than the "normal" recipe) so put as much as you like. Add olive oil, otherwise it wont blend, make it like a paste. In the Philippines it is very expensive to buy Tahini, so just put sesame seeds (also a...

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1. What are the issues to bear in mind when emigrating?

  • Keep track of the emigration process; for example write down what to do and what you are going through in an emigration diary.
  • Make use of the media and guidebooks when researching possible destinations.
  • Get an i...

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Boil chick peas or open a can. Let it cool down or take the liquid out. Add garlic (I like more than the "normal" recipe) so put as much as you like. Add olive oil, otherwise it wont blend, make it like a paste. In the Philippines it is very expensive to buy Tahini, so just put sesame seeds (also a...

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When traveling is your hobby and want to keep your personal stuff safe in the airplane, train, bus, boat or when u sleep in a hostel. Use a travelsafe! Find out what kind of travelsafe is usefull for you, click here!  

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When I was in Budapest over the Christmas holidays, I had the most delicious Shakshuka! It reminded me of the time when to Israeli guys were making breakfast in a hostel in Japan and they shared some of their delicious meal with me.. However, at that time I wasn't able to remember the name of ...

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