The Pilot Who ExploresDiscover the Middle East beyond the headlines. Step-by-step itineraries, visa advice, and firsthand stories from a pilot who loves exploring this incredibly rich, deep region.
There are places that defy easy storytelling. Syria is one of them. A country rich with history, one where in the midst of so much destruction, people still open their doors and share tea with strangers. I spent seven days exploring Syria, from Damascus to Homs, Hama, Idlib, Aleppo, Palmyra, Raqqa, and Deir Ezzor. What […]
Named the world’s busiest in 2023 for international passengers, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a beautiful mega-hub uniting all corners of the world. And that probably means you’re going to have a 4 hour or longer layover here at some point. But fret not. You won’t get bored at DXB Airport. Not on my watch. […]