A double DVD set containing 3 shows : ...plus additional BONUS EPISODE:. Known as the "cradle of civilisation", the Middle East is the meeting point between Africa, Europe and Asia, and contains some of the most beautiful and mystical scenery in the world. Unfortunately, due to cultural and political complexities, only a handful of visitors get to experience the genuine hospitality of the people and see the region's stunning ancient cities. Join our Globe Trekkers Justine Shapiro, Ian Wright and Megan McCormick on a historical whistle stop tour of the Middle East. Follow them discovering the major historic sites that have shaped its empires, religions and conflicts. Ian Wright starts his journey in Jordan's Wadi Rum Desert, traveling south past the ruins at Petra and then on to Beirut in Lebanon. He ends his journey in Syria at the ancient town of Palmyra. Further South, traveller Megan McCormick visits battle scarred Kuwait before traveling on to Dubai and finally Oman. Justine Shapiro completes the journey traveling through Israel and the Sinai Desert. along the way... Witness a Sufi ritual and the mystical order of the Whirling Dervishes; Revel in the festivities of Liberation Day on the streets of Kuwait City; Play a round of golf with one of the most flamboyant sheiks in Arabia; Spend the night in a stable in Jerusalem Climb Mount Sinai in Egypt.
K**N
Video tours of Middle Eastern countries
This is a set of two DVDs containing four programs (about 50 minutes each) from the "Globe Trekker" TV series:(1) "Syria, Jordan and Lebanon" with Ian Wright;(2) "Israel and Sinai" with Justine Shapiro;(3) "The Arab Gulf States" (includes Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman) with Megan McCormick; and(4) "Short History of the Middle East," which incorporates numerous clips from other Globe Trekker programs, including the others in this set.Our youngish British and American guides take us on interesting and informative tours of countries that I for one will probably never visit in person. I enjoyed my armchair travels (and I now have a much better grasp of Middle Eastern geography).As I'd hoped, the programs include a number of brief segments that I might use in teaching world religions: on the Wailing Wall, Masada, the Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, a kibbutz, Mount Sinai, the Dead Sea, the Via Dolorosa, Roman ruins in Ephesus, the first Christian monastery (in Egypt, founded by St. Antony), the Dome of the Rock, the Hagia Sophia, and the Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul. And the "Short History" program includes a one-minute history of the major empires in the Middle East, with a nifty animated map showing their expansion and decline.
M**S
Good Shows
I've got individual copies of Israel and the Jordan, Syria, Lebanon tape. Generally they are very good. I would have liked to have seen some footage on Amman, Jordan. I am occassionally troubled by the attitude of Justine Shapiro who is the host of the Israel tape. She can come off as sarcastic and condescending to other cultures. Ian Wright, on the other hand has fun with other cultures without putting them down. Overall I'd recommend these DVD's for teachers. I've not seen the DVD in the set with Megan McCormick.
K**R
mostly very good
Syria, Lebanon, Jordan - some spotty coverage in this one since there's too much to fit into one show, but still very good, Ian at his best, especially love the Damascus stuff esp where he gets a haircutIsrael, Sinai - good, interesting, nicely done, Justine bit hard to figure out at times but still goodGulf States - not bad, but not the greatest, love Megan but this one is just average
S**E
Globe trekker middle east
Yes i like that dvd
Y**Y
its ok
I am a real traveler - I wanted more details. Ian is entertainment
K**M
Five Stars
Excellent Video for High School Geography
H**C
The second disc saves the day
The first disc about Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Israel is very poorly done.
D**P
this is not a documentary
I bought this DVD to learn more about the Middle East prior to visiting Jordan for a holiday. I was really disappointed because it is just an amateur record of young trekkers, the English young man is almost impossible to understand, rather than an educational and informative record of the highlights in the various cities and places they visit.This is suitable for young backpackers but not for any one who is hoping to learn more about the social and political ways of life.
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