There’s something truly mystical about the city of Istanbul in Turkey. The metropolis that has spanned continents, empires, religions and cultures for thousands of years has an undeniable tenacity to it and an almost mythical allure that still has travellers heading there in droves today. Because despite not being the official capital of Turkey, there’s […]
Tag Archives: City Guide
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Jul
Jul
If there was ever a prize for the coolest city in the Middle East it would have to go to Beirut. And who knew? Well certainly not me before I touched down in Lebanon otherwise I would have allowed myself more than 10 days here! For while Lebanon is a tiny country, there’s so much […]
05
Jul
Jul
The coastal city of Tel Aviv is hard to put into words. Completely different in atmosphere to the city of Jerusalem – the previous destination I’d visited – reaching the oceanside, working and modern city of Tel Aviv had me thinking that maybe I’d airlifted to another world. Feeling far more secular, relaxed and fun-loving, […]
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Jun
Jun
My 4 days in Luxor were undoubtedly some of the most spellbinding I had in Egypt. Chock full of ancient awesomeness, there’s just simply no way you can come to this country and not hit up Luxor… no matter how short your itinerary. From Valley of the Kings to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple to Medinet […]
11
Jun
Jun
Amman in Jordan is possibly the most chilled capital I’ve ever been in! Arriving here from Cairo, I could scarcely believe it when I woke up to find myself in the most, relaxed, stress-free and quiet of cities, where life rarely even seems to stir before 10am! But once it does get going, there’s […]
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May
May
The Turkish town of Selçuk, just inland from the Aegean coast, is a small, provincial and peaceful place that is likely to bring some welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of Turkey’s other major cities. Indeed after the size of Istanbul and the franticness of my schedule in Cappadocia, I was beyond delighted to […]
02
May
May
Looking to travel to Jerusalem? Then here’s the perfect 5 day itinerary… Layer upon layer, story upon story, history upon history, stone upon stone, the city of Jerusalem has been built conquered, torn down and rebuilt perhaps more than any other in the world. It’s impossible for a short-term traveller here to even begin to […]
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Apr
Apr
It’s always hard to pick favourites, especially in a country as mind-blowing as Egypt, but if I had to pick my fav city in this formidable country, then my prize would go to Aswan. This Nile-side spot, situated in the south of the country close to the Sudanese border, is about as relaxed, yet jam-packed […]
12
Apr
Apr
The adventure capital of East Africa, the town of Jinja in Uganda certainly isn’t short of adrenaline-pumping things to do! Set at the Source of the White Nile, river-based activities (unsurprisingly) take the main stage here, but the stunning scenery and great community of Jinja, Uganda also means there’s a lot to enjoy out the […]
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Apr
Apr
The 2nd largest city in Africa, there’s no doubt that Cairo has a pretty mighty reputation! And, depending on who you’re speaking to, that reputation can differ quite a lot! Yes, love it or hate it, Cairo is a city that seems to divide opinion like no other. And for that reason, I’m calling it […]