Marrakech is the fourth largest city in Morocco, situated west of the Atlas Mountains. The city was founded in 1070 and is called the "Red City" due to the red sandstone material used in the construction of its early buildings. The city is a UNESCO world heritage site and has plenty of great sites to check out such as Jemaa Al-Fna, Koutoubia Mosque, Souk Semmarine, Bab Agnaou, and Bahia Palace.

The Kingdom of Bahrain is an 83 island archipelago off the East coast of Saudi Arabia. Its economy is more dependent on tourism and banking, than on oil. Taking a trip around the country will only take a weekend! Some sights not to miss include the Bahrain Fort, World Trade Center, Tree of Life, Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Fort (RIffa Fort), Jazaer Beach, and the Salman bin Hamad Mosque.

As the only city located on two continents (Europe and Asia), you could say Istanbul is double the fun. The attractions of this city are endless: Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Galata bridge and tower, Taksim Square, Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, and the Maiden's Tower are a great way to get started to discovering the identity of this amazing city.

Mostar is quietly becoming a more popular destination in the Balkan Peninsula. Perhaps what is most striking is the iconic Stari Most bridge. Book a day tour and you can also see other landmarks like the Millennium Cross on Hum Hill, the Dervish Monastery at Blagaj Tekke, the village of Pocitelj, and the Kravica waterfalls.

In just one (very efficient) week's time, you can get a glimpse of the vast history of Egyptian culture. This post outlines how to see the Pyramids at Giza, Valley of the Kings, Temples at Abu Simbel, Luxor Temple, Temple of Karnak, Aswan, Temple of Edfu, and Queen Hatshepsut's Tomb (just to name a few). As far as food, EAT EVERYTHING!

Morocco is one of those countries with a plethora of different cities to satisfy everyone's tastes. You can choose from the coastal cities of Casablanca and Essaouira, the cultural centers Marrakech and Fez, and the blue city of Chefchaouen (among others). Here I'll highlight some of the places to see in these cities like the Hassan II Mosque, Jemaa El-Fna market, and the Chouara Tannery.

This city of superlatives is great for a layover (by booking an Emirates flight) or extended stay. This is a breakdown of some of the coolest places to see including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Dubai Marina, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and the Souks at Madinat Jumeirah.