Dubai is a city unlike any other, with its ancient to modern history on display in epic proportions. With impressive skyscrapers, vast desert, and ancient history, Dubai can be a bit overwhelming to first-time visitors. It’s a twirling mix of ancient…
Middle East
A QUICK GUIDE TO ISRAEL SIGHTS
Israel was always a country I wanted to go to but never made the arrangements to actually go, until an opportunity arose to join a tour through Tailor Made Tours. Since Israel is often in the news and up for…
How To Find The Dead Tree In The Middle Of The Dead Sea, Israel
Are you searching for a totally unique place on earth? Then a lone dead tree located on a small salt formation in the middle of the dead sea is for you! On a recent trip to Israel I discovered this…
11 THINGS TO DO IN ISRAEL
I recently had the opportunity to visit Israel with a non-profit organisation Vibe Israel. When Vibe approached me about this trip I knew I absolutely had to say yes. Vibe is an organisation that is not focused on the politics…
9 AUTHENTIC DISHES TO SAMPLE WHEN TRAVELLING IN THE MIDDLE EAST
In the last decade, Middle Eastern cuisine has experienced a considerable rise in its global profile. It’s little surprise to those who have already sampled the rich, aromatic and multi-dimensional dishes that families throughout the region get to enjoy every…
Everything You Need To Know To Swim In The Dead Sea
When you think of swimming in the dead sea you immediately picture someone floating book in hand with someone taking a photo to capture the unique moment. I have to admit as much as I loved these photos, the Dead…
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN LEBANON
‘Since when was Lebanon on your bucket list?’ – asked everyone when I told them my plans to visit. My answer? Well, never really. But that quickly changed and what better way to start 2018 Spring adventures than exploring out of…
ULTIMATE FIRST TIMERS GUIDE TO PETRA
It’s hard to describe the feeling of finally visiting the place that’s been #1 on your bucket list for half your life. The Lost City of Petra has captured my imagination since my early teenage years, occupying the #1 spot…
MY EXPERIENCE TAKING A TOUR THROUGH EGYPT
There’s a saying in Egypt that if you drink from the Nile, you’ll return. Having unwillingly swallowed a fair amount of water while swimming in the river on my first visit in 2008, I found myself fulfilling the prophecy nine…
5 MUST SEE TREASURES OF DUBAI
Dubai is known to many as a popular long-haul flight layover destination with year-round sunshine. And it is a famous shopaholics haven with more than 60 huge malls to choose from, including the worlds largest. There is, however, a gloriously…
7 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT IRAN
Iran? Are you insane?! You cannot actually think about going to Iran? Those were some of the reactions I got from people when I told them I would be starting my journey in Iran. But no, I am not insane. I went to…
A GUIDE TO SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL IN IRAN
Last summer I decided to travel solo to Iran. I took the flight from Istanbul to Shiraz, a city located in the South. As soon as I got on the plane I was very scared. I didn’t know what to…