Tag: Middle East
48 Hours in Lebanon: Cramming in the Best Bits
I’ve spent over 2 months in Lebanon and honestly think that that longer you’re in this country, the more you realise there is to see and do. That said, I understand not everyone has the luxury of time on their hands and as word gets around about just how cool this country is, long weekends […]
Lebanon’s Lost Land : The Aakkar
You all know I’ve got a lot of love for Lebanon. But maybe what you don’t know is that it’s not the beguiling charm of Beirut, the ridiculously untouched Roman ruins, the magnificent monasteries or the dazzling diversity of cultures that I loved most. All I do love all those things. Not, what I love […]
Everything You Need to Know About Flying Saudi Airlines as a Solo Female
When I found out I was going to be flying Saudi Airlines from Beirut in Lebanon to Jakarta in Indonesia via Riyadh (the capital of Saudi Arabia), my first question was – can I even do this as a solo female?! Not known for being the most female-friendly country in the world, I honestly had […]
Backpacking Lebanon? The 25 Things You Need to Know
Let’s be honest, Lebanon is definitely not yet a well-known backpacking destination, but I reckon it soon will be, because this place is pumping! Yes now enjoying my third trip to this gorgeous country, Lebanon is a destination I expected nothing from, but one which instantly grabbed me – a total surprise I can tell […]
10 Awesome Things to Do in Turkey You Can’t Miss
Turkey is a HUGE country and straddling the border between Europe and Asia, it also boasts a huge diversity of landscapes and cultures. From coast to castles, hikes to hot air balloons, ruins to relaxation, Turkey’s got it all and honestly you could spend a year or more adventuring through this country and still not […]
11 Photos That Will Make You Book a Ticket to the Middle East Today!
I don’t think there’s another region on earth that produces quite the mixed reaction that the announcement you’re going travelling in the Middle East does. From a smile of deep fascination to a worried concerning frown, a glazed look of awe, to a grin of intrigue, you’re equally likely to get any one of these […]
lipHe Wellness Retreat : Is This Lebanon’s Biggest Surprise?
If you’ve read any of my content coming out of Lebanon, you’ll know that this country has blown me, and continues to blow me, away! It is the very land of surprises, and perhaps there’s never been a bigger one for me, or the Lebanese friend I was travelling with, than heading to lipHe Wellness […]
The Complete Lebanon Itinerary : How to See all the Highlights in 1 Week
One of the beautiful things about travelling in Lebanon is of course, the country’s outstanding beauty. Another beautiful thing about travelling in Lebanon is the country’s wonderful size. For Lebanon is small, tiny in fact, which makes seeing a lot of it, or at least the touristic highlights, more than possible within a short timeframe. […]
Why Kabak is Turkey’s Most Guarded Travel Secret
No matter what sort of travel blogger you are, there’s bound to be a certain type of post that you hate writing – some of us hate writing listicles, some of us detest writing personal stories, while others loathe penning those long-winded info-dense posts that take forever to scribble down. But me? I don’t mind […]
10 Epic Things to Do In Lebanon You Can’t Miss!
Lovely, lively, lush, large-hearted Lebanon. Honestly, if I could think of more superlative adjectives beginning with L, I’d be likely to go on and on about this Middle Eastern gem of a country situated along the Mediterranean Coast. The treasures that lie in store in this small nation are honestly astounding and a real testimony […]
