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  • November 4, 2025
  • 45 min read

Overview of Middle East Local Guide If you believe having a Middle East local guide is an optional luxury for your regional visit, then you are mistaken. This article is designed to change your mind, demonstrating why a local expert…

Colorful ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs inside a temple in Egypt
Culture Explore Places Tips Tours
  • November 3, 2025
  • 48 min read

Overview of Egypt Local Guide for Your Visit Are you wondering and asking yourself: "Do I really need an Egypt local guide during my visit to the Umm al-Dunya? Let me answer you simply and honestly: Yes, the answer is…

Jordan Trail local guide route map
Explore Food Places Tours
  • November 1, 2025
  • 35 min read

Overview of Jordan Trail local guide The Jordan Trail local guide isn’t just a companion — it’s your bridge to understanding Jordan’s deep cultural and natural beauty. Spanning over 675 kilometers from Um Qais in the north to the red-rock…

Maamoul cookies served in Jordan – a classic from the desserts local guide in Jordan.
Culture Explore Food
  • October 23, 2025
  • 14 min read

Overview of Desserts Local Guide in Jordan If you’re a foodie visiting Jordan, you’ll definitely want to indulge in some of the most delicious Jordanian desserts. Jordanians make sweet treats an essential part of their hospitality, often enjoying them with…

Bowl of green peas highlighting different pea types
Culture Explore Food
  • October 12, 2025
  • 23 min read

Overview of Peas Egyptian Food If you’ve heard that peas Egyptian Food are a beloved fixture in Egyptian food culture, you’re absolutely spot on! Egyptians love peas for their taste and impressive nutritional and health benefits, as any Egypt local…

Traditional hummus dish – a Middle East food favorite and a must try food in Jordan.
Culture Explore Food
  • October 2, 2025
  • 19 min read

Overview of Must Try Food in Jordan Amman, the capital of Jordan and a vibrant hub in the heart of the Levant, is a city where food is deeply woven into everyday life, so that there some food considered as…

Makmoura Jordan traditional dish with chicken and layered dough served in Irbid
Culture Explore Food
  • September 29, 2025
  • 12 min read

Overview of Makmoura Jordan In northern Jordan, the city of Irbid is not only known for its deep history and lively cultural scene but also for its unique dish,  Makmoura Jordan, a dish whose name translates to “buried.” True to…

Close-up of traditional Koshari which is a street food ingredients with pasta, rice, lentils, and crispy onions mixed together.
Culture Explore Food Tips
  • September 27, 2025
  • 26 min read

Overview of Koshari You've probably heard of the famous Egyptian food known as koshari which is one of the middle east food, but did you know that this grain bowl Egyptian dish might not be originally Egyptian? If not, then…

Traditional Bedouin Zarb dish with chicken, potatoes, and carrots seasoned with spices.
Culture Explore Food
  • September 24, 2025
  • 11 min read

Overview of Zarb as a Must-Try Food in Jordan Zarb is one of Jordan’s oldest cooking techniques, created by Bedouin tribes as they traveled across the desert, so it's called "Bedouin zarb" too . With no ovens or stoves, they…

Egyptian hawawshi stuffed with spiced meat
Culture Explore Food
  • September 22, 2025
  • 16 min read

Overview of Egyptian Food “Hawawshi” If you decide to visit Egypt and go on a culinary tour of authentic Egyptian food, Egyptian hawawshi must be at the top of your list specially when you decide to eat authentic street food.…

Mansaf dish with yellow rice and lamb meat served on a traditional plate in Jordan
Culture Food
  • September 20, 2025
  • 13 min read

If you ask almost any Jordanian about the must-try dish during your visit, they’ll recommend mansaf first. This dish is more than just food—it’s a symbol of Jordanian culture, tradition, and hospitality, so that a lot of travelers ask about…

Poolside resort with palm trees offering premium accommodations in Middle East
Accommodation Explore Places Tours
  • September 20, 2025
  • 13 min read

Overview of Accommodations in Middle East Seeking trusted accommodations in Middle East that combine local culture with ease? Simsem offers curated partner stays throughout Egypt and Jordan, giving you an opportunity to stay in style while experiencing the destination like…

Al Salt City homes on a hillside with green valley in Jordan
Explore Places Tips
  • September 3, 2025
  • 16 min read

Overview of Al Salt City Al Salt City is located about 40 minutes West of Amman and considered as one of the most amazing attractions in Jordan. As-Salt Jordan stands as a vibrant city with a rich historical legacy and…

City of Amman skyline with green residential buildings and modern towers in the background
Culture Explore Places Tips Tours
  • August 31, 2025
  • 23 min read

Overview of City of Amman City of Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts—a vibrant blend of old and new, set on rolling hills between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley which considered as attractions…

Main gate entrance to Al Azhar Park in Cairo framed by palm trees
Explore Places Tips
  • August 30, 2025
  • 30 min read

Overview of Al Azhar Park If you're thinking of visiting Al Azhar Park Cairo but aren't sure if it's different from Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt, you've come to the right place to get your facts straight! Al-Azhar Park has…

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