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Patrick Clarke

Biggest myths about traveling to the Middle East

I’ve been living in Oman for close to a decade as an English lecturer by day and a travel writer by night. I’ve had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the Gulf nations during this time and can appreciate not only the beauty and culture while venturing to places such as the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, but also the hospitality of the locals.

During my time living and traveling throughout the region, I’ve learned about various myths about the Middle East that need to be debunked.

Myth: It’s not safe

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