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Photos from the Azerbaijani ghost city of Agdam. This place was abandoned in the 1990s, and it's inhabitants haven't returned since. . It's now under the control of the Armenian army and the Artsakh army. (at Agdam (Qarabag)) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6oCRDwF7va/?igshid=1c1xomewil1rr

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The beautiful country of Iraq is culture-rich, filled with a plethora of historic sites, and is home to some of the world's most hospitable people. It was one of my travel highlights. BUT... Protests have gripped the country recently, with more than 400 people dead. It is a tragedy to hear about such violence and oppression when only a few months ago, when I was there, the country was coming out of crisis and a sense of hope was in the atmosphere. Let's hope that peace prevails, corruption decreases, and the Iraqi people can build a state WITHOUT foreign meddling (be it American, Iranian, Saudi or otherwise). Good luck to all of my friends in Iraq reading this. تحياتي للشعب ��لعراقي الشقيق. ⁦🇮🇶 #iraq #baghdad #euphrates #najaf #babylon #middleeast #middleeasttravel #offthebeatentrack #protest #protesting #arab #العراق #بغداد #النجف_الأشرف #النجف #بابل #مظاهرات #سياحة #كلنا_العراق (at Iraq) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5xLSsrFKfw/?igshid=ec4wk2u4ilmi

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A group of North Korean military personnel travelling through North Hamgyong province, in the North East of the country. #northhamgyong #northkorea #north_korea #korea #dprk #military #asia #dprktravel #offthebeatentrack #travel #chongjin (at North Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/B42k0MLliDu/?igshid=gzdmncbxso2f

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A view of Damascus city, as seen from the revolving restaurant on top of Sham hotel. In the distance is Qasioun mountain, on top of which you can see all of Damascus. #damascus #syria #syrian #damascene #sham #levant #levantine #middleeasttravel #middleeast #travel #offthebeatentrack #سوريا #سوري #سورية #مناظر #الشام #دمشق #قاسيون #فندق_الشام #السفر #tours (at Damascus, Syria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4r42p3laTf/?igshid=4asnyqxjewwh

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A rural North Korean village, nearby the Chilbosan national park area. (Picture taken during my NK trip in 2017). This part of the country was less affected during the Korean war than other parts, and hence a lot of old architecture remains. #northhamgyong #northkorea #dprk #old #villagelife #chilbosan #mountchilbo #asianvillage #chosun #korea #secretphotography #offthebeatentrack #adventuretravel (at North Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4rnytgFK_Z/?igshid=1dl7ulrva5bny

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Travel to Syria with me in January 2020! We'll be going to Damascus, Homs, Palmyra, Bosra Al Sham, Maaloula, Krak De Chevaliers and other fascinating places. DM me for more details. #syria #syriatour #syriatourism #offthebeatentrack #tours #trips #adventuretravel #traveltosyria #damascus #homs #bosra_alsham #bosra #palmyra #سوريا #سوري #السفر (at Damascus, Syria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4iMwImlmkA/?igshid=1kfd6no3q4pha

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Travel to Syria with me in January 2020! We'll be going to Damascus, Homs, Palmyra, Bosra Al Sham, Maaloula, Krak De Chevaliers and other fascinating places. DM me for more details. #syria #syriatour #syriatourism #offthebeatentrack #tours #trips #adventuretravel #traveltosyria #damascus #homs #bosra_alsham #bosra #palmyra #سوريا #سوري #السفر (at Damascus, Syria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4iMwImlmkA/?igshid=1kfd6no3q4pha

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Somewhere in the Pakistani mountains, taken from the Karakorum Highway, which runs from Islamabad to China. Pakistan is one of the most naturally beautiful countries I've been to. #pakistan #karkorum #roadtrips #highway #mountains #offthebeatentrack #adventuretravel #nature #natureporn #باكستان #السفر #رحلات #رحال #السياحة #solotravel #pakistani #scenery (at Karakoram Highway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SrB6BlVtC/?igshid=o7k2j1bixfxu

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We're going to the ancient ruins of Bosra Al Sham on our January tour to Syria! Most nationalities are welcome to join - pm me for more details. #syria #syriatourism #syriatravel #bosra #bosra_alsham #sham #damascus #middleeast #middleeasttravel #offthebeatentrack #سوريا #سوري #رحلات_سياحية #tours (at Syria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4LUFi_FKpq/?igshid=pc9d1ntwdyn3

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In the old city of Jeddah (Balad), Saudi Arabia. This area features historical coral buildings, an old-world atmosphere, bustling streets and busy markets #saudi #jeddah #offthebeatentrack #travel #middleeast #middleeasttravel #theonlytourist #foreignerinsaudi #الشرق_الاوسط #السعودية #اجنبي #اجانب #جدة #البلد #سوق #ناس #سعودي #الخليج #خليجي #balad (at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AUOvYF5_q/?igshid=lgbsrj14w3jm

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The beautiful restaurant of Beit Jebri, located in the old city of Damascus, Syria. Many of the old mansions in central Damascus have been converted into restaurants, cafés, museums etc. Beit Jebri is one of these. ##دمشق #بيت_جبري #سوريا #سوري #مطعم #اكل #الشرق #الشرق_الاوسط #dining #culture #syria #syrian #damascus #damascene #old_damascus #oldworld #oldcity #travel #tourist #offthebeatentrack #arab #middleeast #middleeasttravel #unexpected (at Damascus, Syria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B319ORLFiUy/?igshid=1q802omdybg2t

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Taken right next to Zarzar Lake, near Syria's capital city, Damascus. Message me if you're interested in coming to Syria with us in January! @nina.alkateb #syria #zarzar #lake #horses #horseriding #tourists #tourism #offthebeatentrack #syrian #middleeasttravel #middleeast #warzone #unexpected #damascus #girlfriend #couple #traveltheworld #travel #travellingtheunknown #سوريا #بحيرة #زرزر #دمشق #الشام #ريف_دمشق #ريف_الشام #خيل #حصان #السفر #عشاق #الحب (at Damascus, Syria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3zvq6PF7ui/?igshid=41zubse396gj

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Ruins of the ancient temple of Amrit, lying in a field in Western Syria (Tartous province). This place supposedly dates back to the 3rd Millennium BC!! #ancient #prehistoric #prehistory #ruins #tartous #ruinedcity #amrit #syria #syrian #middleeast #middleeasttravel #offthebeatentrack #unexpected #mediterranean #history #arwad #empires #archeology #architecture #سوريا #سوري #آثار #عمريت #طرطوس #الشرق_الاوسط #الشرق #أرواد #التاريخ #قبل_التاريخ #شام (at Tartus, Syria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xD_kyFQTG/?igshid=38zh5m77rhf9

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The grave of Salah Addine Al Ayoubi, the founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty and the famous anti-crusader. It is located next to the famous Ummayad Mosque in Damascus, Syria. Spot the spelling mistake. #syria #damascus #salahuddin #salah #kurd #tikrit #ayyubid #ummayad #middleeast #middleeasttravel #offthebeatentrack #traveltheworld #travellingtheunknown #travel #syrian #iraqi #sham #levant #syriatourism #سوريا #سوري #صلاح_الدين #عراقي #كردي #قبر #الجامع_الأموي #الشرق_الاوسط #السياحة #السفر #التاريخ #history (at Damascus, Syria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3WyIvxIBLg/?igshid=1gj3jssgnfwa8

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Few people realise that Saudi Arabia is more than just desert. These pictures show the mountains in the South West of the country, near the Yemeni border. These pictures are mostly from Jizan province (Faifa), but also Abha area. #saudinature #saudi_arabia #sauditourism #saudi #middleeasttravel #middleeast #yemen #mountains #terraces #beauty #beautifulviews #nature #greenery #arab #adventuretravel #offthebeatentrack #السعودية #سعودي #الشىرق_الأوسط #جيزان #السودة #جبال #مناظر #خضراء #العرب #اليمن #الحدود #travellingtheunknown (at Saudi Arabia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3R06FdoXsO/?igshid=1py9h73l7f90j

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A hidden valley nearby Oman's famous Wadi Shab. It's accessible by hiking on a path that starts at the end of the walkeable part of Wadi Shab. #oman #wadishab #wadi #valley #palmtrees #middleeast #middleeasttravel #hiking #views😍 #views #offthebeatentrack #greenery #naturalbeauty #nature #natureporn #عُمان #عمان #سلطنة_عمان #الشرق_الاوسط #مسقط #هايكنج #نخلة #وادي #وادي_شاب (at Wadi Shab Oman) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3PcoA5oy9x/?igshid=1qyqpf9y9m19x

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Sitting on top of an ancient tomb in Mada'in Shoaib in northern Saudi Arabia. This ancient city was supposedly home to Moses for more than a decade. It resembles the world famous ruins of Petra, just across the border to the north. #tabuk #saudi_arabia #sauditourism #madainsaleh #madainshoaib #مدائن_شعيب #تبوك #السعودية #الأردن #البتراء #adventuretravel #solotravel #travellingtheunknown #middleeast #middleeasttravel #offthebeatentrack #سفر #سياحة #آثار #محمية #العرب #jordan #petra (at Tabuk, Saudi Arabia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3MoC2MIYab/?igshid=g7nhikwnlqh0