If you are a first time visitor to the United Arab Emirates it can be confusing to know what advice to follow on dress code and acceptable clothing in this forward-thinking Muslim country. Dress standards…
Did you know that the Middle East is home to almost 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Whilst these sites make a great “bucket list” of experiences for travellers to the Middle East, many are inaccessible…
The beauty of planning a visit to Oman is that it’s a year-round destination. With its unique and varied geography, there is almost always some part of the country experiencing amazing weather for tourists to…
The United Arab Emirates is in the heart of the Middle East, along the Arabian Gulf. Sitting near the Tropic of Capricorn, the country has a desert climate with sunshine almost year round. This basically…
An increasingly popular tourist and resort destination in the UAE is the northern Emirate of Ras al Khaimah – known locally as RAK. RAK does have its own small international airport but it is reserved…
And other facts you really need to know about Dubai! A little confused about what Dubai is, and where exactly is it? How is it related to Emirates and what exactly happens there? Don’t worry you’re…
“No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” David Attenborough We welcome guest writer Shea Wittig, a sustainable professional, eco-writer and global citizen…
“Baksheesh” or gratuities were an area we found a little confusing on visiting Egypt so here we lay out for you some of the rates that we paid on our trip in early 2019 to…
Is there a best time of year to visit the famous sites of Egypt or relax at one of the country’s many Red Sea resorts? You can learn more about visiting Egypt, including practical visa…
Egypt is known for its long hot summers and sweltering sightseeing, but don’t be caught off guard when packing as the winters when most tourists travel are comparatively quite cold. You really need to…
Oman has long held a claim to fame as one of the Middle East’s best-kept secrets! The secret might be slightly out of the bag, but the experience has still not been spoilt by any…
When people talk about seeking out unique experiences in the UAE, getting beyond the cities, and learning more about the cultures and traditions of the country – THIS IS IT! **The 2018 Al Dhafra Festival…
