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When I graduate from college in about...6ish months, I wanted to have myself the adventure of a lifetime. I'm an Arab who's been born and bred in Columbus, OH and figured it'd be cool to travel out of the states and try to connect with my family's culture along the way.
I have about three months to travel before I have to get my ass back in grad school. Keeping that in mind along with the fact that I've spent my entire life in the States and don't speak a word of Arabic, what should I do to prepare for this trip?
I have no idea what it'll cost, what would be the best places to stay for longer than other, what would be the best ways to travel. Additionally, I have no idea whether or not the route I picked would be the one I'd get the most out of. I'm not sure whether or not I'll ever get the chance to do something of this scale again, so I was wondering if you guys had any other ideas or more cost-effective routes that would allow me to see and experience more (Casablanca-Something through Europe-Turkey, for example?)

Any advice/tips I could get would be very appreciated. Thanks in advance!
>> Anonymous
You can't go wrong with the trans-siberian railway, Amigo.

Also, stay the fuck away from Saudi Arabia.
>> Anonymous
>>73062
Where should I get on the railway?

Also, what's wrong with Saudi Arabia?
>> Anonymous
>>73117

Saudi's censor lots of things. My friend passed through an airport in Saudi Arabia- they saw her Spice Girl's cd, and took a black marker and censored the showing skin on the cover.

Probably moar shit like that, but w/e all I have
>> Anonymous
Prepare to be shot at. Otherwise, have a great time. I've got no idea what that'll cost.
>> Anonymous
I don't pretend to be an expert on the subject, but it might be an idea to go to Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE or Oman instead of Saudi Arabia.

Also, Turkey and Pakistan aren't Arabic, and I'd avoid Pakistan (if I were you) even if it were.
>> Anonymous
>>73117
>Also, what's wrong with Saudi Arabia?
Everything. You'll figure out why everyone hates muslims if you go there though, so it's probably a good idea.

Fucking wahabis.
>> Anonymous
>>73292
Well, got any alternatives?
>> Anonymous
>>73370
Yes. UAE. Its like a more modern, developed, safer, slightly less crazy Saudi Arabia.
>> Anonymous
PART 1

Planes tickets will run you around $800-1000 depending on who you go with (Canadafag here so it usually runs me a grand)... Once you're there everything is generally very cheap in the Mid East, except electronics.

Don't pack too much clothes, as high/mid brand clothing is very cheap there, so you can just buy them there, if you have money - some of it is fake though, so up to you.

With $2000 you'd live pretty well for a month or two, assuming your hotel prices aren't too high.

No shorts, try to avoid tight and brightly coloured t-shirts, polos... Stick with long-sleves, or dress shirts and jeans or slacks.

Also avoid bringing high-priced things, as robbery and theft are usually high due to unemployment and poverty.

If you can't speak Arabic at all, you're sorta fucked because not many people know English.. and Salam and Allah-e-Akbar, isn't enough to get you around.
>> Anonymous
PART 2

Forget Morocco and Algeria as they are shit Arab countries, and generally shit countries all around.

Go straight to Egypt, then Jordan, then Turkey (Some people speak English there), Saudi Arabia is nothing but deserts, dumb people and a crappy cube - so unless you're religious, forget it. From there you could go to Yemen or Oman or both.

You could also go to UAE and see Dubai but its just like Saudi Arabia, is nothing but deserts, dumb people and crappy cubes. And very expensive, but hey, at least they have Russian hookers!

Instead of Pakistan, go to India - much less shitier and also you can see some different cultures.


To be honest, every thing in the Arab world is the same. Culture/language/attire, so on.. so unless you just want to see the cool old buildings - if you've been to 1 Arab country you've been to them all.

On the other hand you could also visit Iran! Most Iranians speak English, so if Arabic is a problem for you... Also culture varies from province to province, so you'd be able to see some Islamic history but also a lot of other stuff. You might get some hate for being an Arab but you're American-Arab so, they'll probably like you.