What to Wear in Jordan; Packing Advice for Women, Men & Children

What to Wear in Jordan; Packing Advice for Women, Men & Children

When I visited Jordan for the first time, two bits of travel advice stood out for me as a female traveller, ‘do not wear …
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Latest on Coronavirus in The Middle East

Latest on Coronavirus in The Middle East

Although all countries in the Middle East have lifted COVID entry restrictions, you may still want to stay up to date with safety matters …
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Is It Safe To Travel To Egypt With Kids?

Is It Safe To Travel To Egypt With Kids?

We were comfortably tucked into our hotel room beds in Cairo when we heard the news.  The news no one ever wants to …
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How to get from Muscat to Musandam

How to get from Muscat to Musandam

If you are looking to include Musandam on an Oman road trip (which you should!), there are several options to get you there that …
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Kuwait Dress Code: What’s appropriate to wear?

Kuwait Dress Code: What’s appropriate to wear?

Kuwait is an Islamic country and as such, there is a strict standard of dress expected from tourists and resident expats, even if you …
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The easiest way to get from Dubai to Umm Al Quwain

The easiest way to get from Dubai to Umm Al Quwain

Looking to head to the northern Emirate of Umm Al Quwain? It can make a great short escape from Dubai – so here’s exactly …
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The fine art of dealing with Baksheesh – the gratuity culture in Egypt

The fine art of dealing with Baksheesh – the gratuity culture in Egypt

“Baksheesh” or gratuities were an area we found a little confusing on visiting Egypt so here we lay out for you some of the …
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Power Points and Voltage in the Middle East

Power Points and Voltage in the Middle East

One thing that is certainly not clear in the Middle East is what type of power points to expect and voltage for powering up …
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