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Destinations: Africa & Middle East

See the Pyramids

A sanity-saving plan of action for taking in the earth's most famous (and eternally mobbed) monuments.

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Dream Trips: Plant Your Flag in a Faraway Place

The sleepy coastal towns of northern Mozambique have old-world charms and near-deserted beaches that remind travelers of the joy of discovery.

Dream Trips: Take an Affordable Safari

With hundreds of camps spread across more than a dozen countries, the options can seem as vast and open-ended as the African savanna. Let us be your guide.

Dream Trips: Party at the World Cup

The best soccer teams on earth. One solid month of fleet-footed action in South Africa. Who wouldn't want to be among the paint-smeared fans?

Everyone's Going

Dubai: Just Add Money

In 15 years, Dubai has gone from a backwater refueling stop to a playpen for the rich, thanks to one of the grandest building schemes that the modern world has ever seen. But is there any reason for normal people to visit?

Dream Trip: Ancient Petra

The majestic sandstone ruins of Petra were one of the world's best-kept secrets until the early 19th century, but this hallowed valley is no longer off the beaten path.