Animal safari, nature safari, wine tour: Whatever you’re looking to do in Africa, you can find insider’s travel guides and top expert tips here. We’ve got the Middle East covered too: Egypt, Jerusalem, and more. Best of all, our intel—from best bang-for-your-buck hotels to rookie mistakes to avoid—comes courtesy of Wendy’s Trusted Travel Experts.
Our insider’s guide to Egypt will have you sailing down the Nile one day, and lounging by the pool at the Old Cataract Hotel the next.
The best things to do, see, and eat in Oman, from its beautiful beaches to its stunning desert sprawl.
From starry nights and quiet sunrises to unique dinners at a converted kasbah, this expert travel guide will ensure you experience the overlooked wonders of Morocco’s Sahara Desert.
Anywhere in Seychelles is beautiful, but you’ll have a better trip with our insider’s advice. Find out the best times to visit, the most beautiful beaches, the most luxurious hotels, and where to stay if you’re traveling with the whole family.
Of course you want to see animals on your safari, but check out this travel cheat sheet to add even more adventure to your trip—like biking, kayaking, and sleeping in a treehouse.
View wildlife from a vehicle, a boat, or even on foot; our East Africa safari experts draw on decades of knowledge to dream up the trip of a lifetime.
Go beyond the eye-popping facade of Dubai with our Trusted Travel Expert.
When it comes to game viewing, quality accommodations, and authentic experiences, Zimbabwe is on a par in every way with its far more pricey neighbors.
Watch a parade of elephants cross the great Zambezi as you sip your gin-and-tonic, or have a personalized safari experience tailor-made to your interests.
The African island of Madagascar is not what you expect: from rich wildlife to desert to lush jungle to white beaches, it will surprise you.
Explore Cape Town and its beautiful nearby wine region, touring vineyards, tasting wines, and eating delicious local food.
Rock climbing, sandboarding, rhinos, rock carvings? Whatever your taste, Namibia has the adventure; check out our guide for the best travel-planning tips.
Get ready for a great safari! Our Botswana guide reveals the best camp for families, the best travel times for a deal, and the photo op you shouldn’t miss.
Experiencing Kenya’s Great Migration is a trip of a lifetime. Make it perfect with these insider tips from a Trusted Travel Expert.
Rwanda is famous for gorilla trekking, but it’s actually an excellent (and little-known) destination for chimpanzee trekking as well. And that's just one insider tip from our East Africa expert!
Make the most of Jerusalem's history and Tel Aviv's beaches, then eat a gourmet lunch in the Negev Desert or at the top of a volcano in the Golan Heights.
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