Middle East Cultural Insights

In this Jerusalem photo, shakshuka is in a round iron serving dish with pita bread partially visible in a wooden basket behind it.

The Popular Meal Shakshuka Crosses Cultures in Israel

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Nubian art painted on a wall of a house in a village in upper Egypt. Four men holding what appear to be tambourines stand in front of four buildings painted either grey or white, with with two women carrying jugs on their heads and two children flying kites while birds fly in the sky.

The Colorful Art of Nubia in Egypt

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Eight brightly colored frankincense burners in Oman, stacked on glass shelves. They're shaped sort of like coffee cups, with a handle on the side and jagged tops.

The Curious Frankincense Burners of Salalah, Oman

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In this Dubai photo the Jumeirah Beach Residence apartments tower over the waters of the Persian Gulf with expats and tourists in the water and on the beach

Connecting Glamour and Real Life on Dubais’ JBR Beach

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Revenge killings - Man in a jellabeya (long robe) walking down a sandy street in front of an orange metal wall with black writing on it

The Tradition of Family Revenge Killings in Upper Egypt

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Making Koshary in Dahab, Egypt with Ali

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What Travelers Need to Know About Jordanian Culture

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7 Misconceptions About The Middle East

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Cultures of Israel - a Jewish woman and a Muslim woman

The Cultures of Israel – 10 Insights Every Traveler Should Know

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What an Arab in Israel Thinks about Arabs in Israel

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Young Palestinian woman flag - Red, black, white and green flag of Palestine waving in the wind with birds above it

Thoughts on Life by a Young Woman Living in Palestine

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