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Confidence and Safety


Planning a solo self-drive adventure? Michael Webster explains how international driving licences work, when you need an International Driving Permit, and what to prepare before collecting a hire car overseas. Designed for independent travellers shaping their own road adventures, we clarify the practical steps that turn driving abroad from uncertainty into confidence.
Airspace closures and shifting flight routes are affecting travel through the Middle East, but informed solo travellers can still navigate the region safely with careful planning and flexibility rather than alarm.
By Michael Webster | 21 March 2026
By Geoffrey Williams | 8 March 2026

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