Articles in the 'North Africa & Arabia' Category

Blazing the Conservation Trail

Regular readers of Audley Traveller and those who have travelled with us to Jordan will already have heard about the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. Andrew Hunt, North Africa & Arabia Programme Manager, offers background and history to help explain why we are so vocal in our support of the organisation.

Responsible travel

Responsible travel is not only about minimising the environmental impact of travel, but also about improving the social and economic infrastructures of host destinations. Ultimately, we strive to ensure that a visit from Audley clients leaves a destination better rather than worse off. The nature of our ground operations lends itself to the ethos of responsible travel – we use, wherever possible, locally owned accommodation options, locally managed grounds agents and local guides and drivers. One of the vital parts of our country specialists’ research trips is to unearth new initiatives. Here are a few of our favourites.

Jordanian footsteps

Mark Patterson takes to the streets of Jordan to discover sights and sounds that escape most visitors.

Sporting times

The march to globalisation of certain sports may seem unstoppable, but more localised pursuits are still extremely popular in certain corners of the globe. Our specialists reveal some of their favourites.

Fundraising group trek to Petra - October 2008

Our second fundraising trip in support of the Audley Charity Portfolio is a five-day trek through Jordan’s wilderness to Petra.

From Pyramids to Pith Helmets

After a lucky find Andrew Hunt examines how visitors to Egypt would have been guided around the country 100 years ago.

Tunisia: A Grand Return

Mark Patterson returns to Tunisia after last visiting on his studies in 2002.

Iranian Odyssey

Lou Mullineux experiences a destination back on the traveller’s map.

Country Briefing: Libya

Sarah Whatman’s guide to Libya’s bustling medinas, coastal plains and mountain ranges.

Responsible Travel Update

Mount Toubkal charity climb in aid of the Audley Charity Portfolio.

Oman: Beyond Muscat!

Katherine Goodsell falls for golden sands, cattle markets, green mountains and fort strongholds.

Country Briefing: Egypt and Jordan

Ten places to visit in these two ancient lands.

Eat Morocco

A whistle stop tour of Morocco’s fashionable cuisine.

Petra & Beyond

An introduction to the fascinating destination of Jordan.

A Step Beyond the Crowd

How to get more out of a trip to Egypt.