Punchy:traditional Lebanese kibbeh nayyeh.

The raw meat dish Australians are finally ready for

As a nation we are probably now at the stage where we can recognise the greatness of Lebanese kibbeh nayyeh.

  • byBen Groundwater
Beirut

Ignoring the headlines,I went on holiday in Lebanon

It might be in the midst of a financial and political crisis,with a cash-only economy and 264 per cent inflation,but it’s an amazing place to visit.

  • byKatrina Lobley
One of the most fascinating places to visit in the Middle East:The Treasury in Petra,Jordan.

Flight of Fancy podcast:The most surprising places to visit in the Middle East

Where to go and the most surprising things to discover in some of the most fascinating destinations you can visit.

  • byUte Junker
Park Hyatt Shanghai

Tallest,oldest,most expensive:record-breaking hotels

Hotels are pushing the boundaries to claim an"est"title - the priciest,the biggest - and lure travellers to check out their record-breaking offerings.