USEFUL INFORMATION

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We have produced a range of comprehensive country guides for the following countries. In each one we have included sections like a brief history, current security situation, weather, tourist highlights as well as other general information. These guides are designed to give you some useful information about the country you are planning to visit and to help you get the most out of your Uncover the World tour.

Ramadan is the name for the holy month when adherents of the Muslim faith fast during daylight hours. The month is dedicated to prayers - and marks the time when the Holy Spirit Gabriel started the transmission of God's message to the prophet Mohammad, fourteen centuries ago - and there is a general festive feeling to most Muslim countries, though many businesses close during daylight hours, and some tourist sites may close early. Read more...

Throughout large parts of the Middle East and Western Asia, the Muslim faith is the predominant religion. The effects this can have on you, as you travel through these countries can be very limited, but as a matter of respect, we often advise on certain dress standards. Now includes instructions on how to make your own Chador for Iran. Read more...

A guide for families travelling with children
There are obviously some considerations to make if you are travelling with children, and we have put together some comprehensive information about our family tours, and what to expect if you decide to book with us. Read more...

Responsible tourism
The growth of tourism throughout the world inevitably impacts upon the fragile environments and cultures that the tourist is actually there to see and experience. It is therefore very important that we understand the impacts that our operations may have, and to pro-actively seek to ensure that our operations are as locally sustainable as possible. Read more...