At the heart of the Middle East, Jordan sits at one of the most important crossroads in the entire world. As such it has long been the subject of fascination for just about every empire that has t...

A land with more than its fair share of trouble and strife, it is region that conjures up strong opinions, emotions and preconceptions. You would be hard-pushed to find anyone who doesn't have so...

Although famed as the cradle of civilisation, Egypt is also one of the world's oldest vacation spots. For 3,000 years people have flocked here to enjoy the year-round sunshine, warm hospitali...