Kuwait, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, is famous for its abundance of oil exports and the affluent Sheikhs who call it home. It may not be a country that you’ve considered visiting but I spent 6 nights solo in Kuwait and loved it. If you like the Middle East and are open… Continue Reading…
This month marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and just as last year, I find myself in the Middle East during this special time. Ramadan is an important month and if you find yourself travelling to Muslim countries during this period, I share my experience of travelling to 5 destinations during the… Continue Reading…
Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Adventure GatG, Culture GatG, Desert GatG, History GatG, Shopping GatG If you didn’t know where Qatar was before, you probably have now that it hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022. Whatever you think of Qatar, this Middle Eastern country is an emerging destination with an authentic culture…. Continue Reading…
Known for its 6000-year-old history, Bahrain is a country on the Arabian Gulf in the Middle East. Not every country can boast of an ancient civilisation, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, grand forts and Pearling sites along with a waterpark with state-of-the-art facilities, a race track and indoor skydiving. I visited Bahrain for 6 nights and… Continue Reading…
You may not have heard of it, but less than 30km from the cosmopolitan city of Dubai is an Emirate known as the Cultural Capital of the Arab World. This lesser-known destination compared to its neighbours Dubai and Abu Dhabi is a beautiful coastal city where life continues in true Arabian tradition. As the third… Continue Reading…
Just because we travel solo doesn’t mean that we will be solo forever. And when we meet the one that we want to say “I Do” with, where better than to tie the knot somewhere exotic? Having previously been married in Sri Lanka and now living in the Emirates, I would definitely choose somewhere in… Continue Reading…
I feel a tugging on the back of my coat before I hear the innocent giggles. Turning around I see three grinning girls, their cheeks blushing to match the pink of their dresses. They giggle again. I smile back as one of them begins to speak in Arabic. “I’m from Lebanon,” she says, as Firas,… Continue Reading…
The music danced around the room; the children’s feet bouncing to its beat. Everyone’s arms were in the air except for one little girl’s. She stood motionless as though she was unaware of the music and frivolity which was happening around her. She seemed lost and detached from the experience. In normal circumstances you could… Continue Reading…
Want to know the best places to eat, drink and be seen in Israel’s cosmopolitan capital? Here’s our guide to Tel Aviv at night and those ‘hidden’ places that only the locals know (until now that is…) The 5 Best Hidden Bars in Tel Aviv A small cozy bar belonging to the well known ‘meat bar’… Continue Reading…
It was during my trip to the Middle East that I tried an experiment. Having travelled to numerous countries as a blonde western woman, I wanted to see if blondes really did have more fun. So I went brunette. Having been a blonde for 36 years (except for a brief stint of strawberry blonde when… Continue Reading…
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