Although our media portrays all Arabs as terrorists and despots, the people of the "cradel of humanity" are just more realistic about fighting for change under tyranical leaders. I would love to go back to the Middle East. Great value, safest area for tourists (save for Iraq and Saudi) and just unbelievable hospitality. Sheldon North's Round The World Trip. 140,000 Photos in 13 Months. All photos Copyright Sheldon North 2004. Purchase of prints or digital images does not does not permit reproduction or distribution.