Middle East
What to Wear in Jordan : Complete Female Packing List
Enter the dry, dusty country of Jordan, home to one of the seven wonders of the world, captivating deserts, the saltiest sea in the world and a mass of ancient ruins. This country sure does pack a lot into its tiny borders and it’s no surprise therefore it’s a destination many dream of visiting. When […]
Top 10 Things to do in Kuwait
Some people only equate Kuwait with oil and unrest. However, contrary to these beliefs, Kuwait has much more to offer and is becoming an increasingly popular traveller destination in the Middle East. Indeed, it is a beautiful country endowed with a diverse and rich history. Situated at the tip of the Persian Gulf, Kuwait borders […]
11 Life Lessons I Learnt Living in Lebanon
I fell in love with Lebanon almost from the moment I arrived in the country. Maybe it was because I’d been travelling in countries like Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt and Jordan by myself, directly before I got to Lebanon, that this Mediterranean nation with its semi-western influences suddenly felt more relaxed and easy to me. Without […]
The Ultimate Lebanon Packing List
For a tiny country, Lebanon spans an incredible range of worlds; from the hipster bars and cafes of Beirut to the conservative and remote areas of its borders, it crams a lot in. There’s also a wide range of climates this country packs in too – from the snowy mountains to the beaches of the […]
Solo Female Travel in the Middle East – What To Expect!
I know lots of solo female travellers do have concerns about visiting the Middle East. And understandably so. Not the most political stable part or necessarily liberal part of the world, heading here as a single, western female probably isn’t most peoples’ first choice when it comes to solo travel destinations. But, let me tell […]
15 Things To Know About Backpacking Turkey
Turkey was one of those countries that had been on my bucket list for ages, but I just seemed never to have been able to make it there. Coming out of the Middle East however and posed to hit up Europe next, it was the perfect stopgap and I knew my chance had come! So […]
Solo Female Travel in Lebanon – Is It Safe?
When many people think about visiting the Middle East – especially solo female travellers – their minds tends to fill with all sorts of concerns. Is it safe? What can I wear? Will I get harassed? Indeed, I too had many of these fears before I set out to travel this part of the world, […]
48 Hours in Lebanon: Cramming in the Best Bits
I’ve spent over 2 months in Lebanon and honestly think that the 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 […]
Discovering 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 […]
