Everything from Middle East and Africa

This category contains all Sandalsand’s articles from countries in the Middle East and Africa. You will find an introduction to this region under the Destinations menu.

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Istanbul and the west coast of Turkey

1980's, Middle East and Africa, Travelogue, Türkiye

This was a journey into the unknown and intriguing cultures of the Middle East, and the encounter of a friendliness and hospitality hard to come by...

World Heritage #1457 – Pergamon

Middle East and Africa, Türkiye, World Heritage Sites

The Greek acropolis of Pergamon in western Turkey commanded a large area, and was central in trading activities more than 2,000 years ago. The...

World Heritage #1452 – Bursa

Middle East and Africa, Türkiye, World Heritage Sites

The Ottoman Empire took over when the Eastern Roman empire fell. The Ottomans trace their roots back to this area around Bursa in Western Turkey....

World Heritage #0356 – Istanbul

Middle East and Africa, Türkiye, World Heritage Sites

The historic areas of Istanbul is a dream, the monumental mosques and minarets are almost like a fairy tale. The city's history and geographic...

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Everything from Middle East and Africa

Istanbul and the west coast of Turkey

World Heritage #1457 – Pergamon

World Heritage #1452 – Bursa

World Heritage #0356 – Istanbul

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