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 The Middle East

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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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Living abroad, moving abroad and emigration: general questions and answers

Living abroad, moving abroad and emigration: general questions and answers

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Garden Irrigation

As concerns over environmental sustainability grow, there is an increasing focus on reducing the environmental impact of garden irrigation. In regions like Dubai, where water scarcity is a significant challenge, innovative practices and products are being developed to ensure that garden irrigation is as efficient and eco-friendly as possible. The evolution of the irrigation system in Dubai serves as

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

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

  • Because there are many other expats and many expat activities are organized. 
  • Because you broaden your horizons by learning about totally different customs and rules. 
  • Because people speak English well and you don't have to know Arabic. 
  • Because it is an incredibly safe country (apart
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Why study in Qatar do an internship, do volunteer work or look for a job in Qatar?

Why study, do an internship, volunteer or work temporarily in Qatar?

  • Because you can find state-of-the-art facilities. 
  • Because you are in an international environment with many opportunities and access to international institutions and companies.
  • Because you can therefore learn to network well and build an international network. 
  • Because the quality of training is very high. 
  • Because finding work
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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 country.
  • Because there is a large expat community of many different
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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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Een toeristenvisum is verplicht voor Turkije. Je kunt gemakkelijk een e-visum aanvragen via de website van het Turkse Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken. De visumaanvraag duurt slechts een paar minuten en je ontvangt het elektronische visum direct in je mailbox als de aanvraag is voltooid. Het e...

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In het Tropenmuseum is momenteel een tijdelijke tentoonstelling te zien, genaamd Verlangen naar Mekka. In deze tentoonstelling wordt de bezoeker meegenomen op de hadj, de belangrijkste islamitische bedevaart waaraan elk jaar miljoenen mensen meedoen. Beleef de hadj aan de hand van onder an...

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You want to stay in contact with the new friends you encountered during your trip through Iran? Facebook is blocked in Iran, so everyone is connected through Instagram instead. Create your Instagram account before you go to Iran.

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December 2017, koude korte donkere dagen en een ijzig verlangen naar de zon. Zo zag het er ongeveer uit. Een diep dal in onze vitamine-D voorraad deed mij en mijn broer, Rommert, een ticket boeken naar de zon. Het liefst een land waar wij beiden nog niet geweest waren, en een beetje goedkoop al...

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  • Oprichter Joyce Schröder, bij de Bedoeïenen van de Muzayna stam beter bekend als Subhiyya, wat Dageraad betekent.
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Yangkala Canyon in Turkmenistan

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  • Oprichters Caspar Steinebach en Rik Brinks
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Wat?

  • Groepsrondreizen
  • Individuele rondreizen

Bijzonder?

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Toeristenvisum Een toeristenvisum is verplicht voor Turkije. Dit visum is tot 90 dagen geldig binnen de periode van 180 dagen nadat je je aanvraag voor het visum hebt gedaan. Het is mogelijk om meerdere keren Turkije binnen te komen (multiple entry) binnen de 180 dagen nadat je de visumaanvraag hebt...

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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 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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