From 336 to 323 BC, the Macedonian army, led by Alexander the Great, blazed through the Middle East as Alexander strove to conquer Darius, the king of Persia.  Although Alexander's reign was short, his impact on history was tremendous. Now, reporter Theodore May is retracing the path the army took, on foot. Currently in Lebanon, he is blogging about his journey here.  For real-time updates, you can also check out his Twitter feed here. Of course, travel visas weren't really an issue back when Alexander the Great traveled this route. Even if they had been, I seriously doubt he would have cared. You, however, are not Alexander the Great, and you don't have the entire Macedonian army at your back. If you want to undertake a similar journey, researching travel visa requirements is an

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