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8 min read • Sep 13, 2021
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Middle East
- The world's 7 best new long-distance hikes to do in 2020
4 min read • Jan 7, 2020
Several new multi-day hikes have launched that provide exclusive access to previously inaccessible areas featuring virgin landscapes and unique cultures.
- Where to go in October
3 min read • Dec 24, 2019
From the wildlife-packed plains of Tanzania to the ancient architecture of Petra in Jordan, here are the best places to visit in October.
- Why you should make a stopover in Qatar
4 min read • Dec 9, 2019
Qatar has earned its place on the tourist map, positioning itself as a vibrant and welcoming destination. Here's why you should make a short stopover.
- Hiking, canyoning, climbing and more: finding adventure in the Middle East
5 min read • Nov 6, 2019
The Middle East is the cradle of civilisation, a place that offers an adventurous blend of unique antiquity, thriving modernity and ultimate wilderness.
- Female Solo Travel: What I learned from travelling solo in the Middle East
5 min read • Sep 6, 2019
Writer Jess Lee has lived in the Middle East for over a decade and often travels solo through the region. Here's what she's learned on her travels.
- Where to go in November for relaxation
4 min read • Sep 2, 2019
Chilled-out city trips and relatively crowd-free beaches are on the travel agenda in November. Find your ideal hideaway with these recommendations.
- Headed to Dubai? Don't go before you catch up with these top tips
7 min read • Aug 16, 2019
Dubai is home to the world's tallest building, colossal malls and vast empty deserts. Don't go without these top tips.
- Where to go in October for culture
5 min read • Jul 29, 2019
There’s never a bad time to explore the world, but October offers a particular wealth of experiences for those wanting to get a little closer to another…
- Top 10 things to know before visiting Dubai
5 min read • Jul 19, 2019
Dubai is one of the most visited destinations in the world and home to a number of record-breakers, from the world’s tallest tower to the busiest…
- Where to travel based on your favourite Rihanna song
5 min read • Jul 15, 2019
With a gleaming career spanning two decades and eight studio albums (plus a ninth rumoured to be released in 2019), it’s impossible not to have a…
- Quirky rules of the road: how to drive like a local
7 min read • Jul 11, 2019
Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…
- Travel in September: the expert's choice
5 min read • Jun 27, 2019
There is no better month to travel than September: it sees a remarkable confluence of happy circumstances around the world. In the northern hemisphere,…
- 10 alternative theme parks for families: move aside Mickey
6 min read • Jun 8, 2019
A visit to a theme park is often a thrilling highlight of a child’s early experiences. Stepping into a fantasy world, the suspension of day-to-day reality…
- 8 unmissable adventures in Jordan
6 min read • Jun 5, 2019
Jordan, still too often dismissed by overly cautious tourists who skip over the entire region, has been quietly building itself into the adventure hub of…
- How to be a responsible traveller in Petra
7 min read • Jun 5, 2019
Painstakingly hand carved from the rose-coloured sandstone cliffs, the magical timeworn city of Petra is Jordan’s most-loved attraction and a bucket-list…
- 7 of the best rooftop bars in Tel Aviv
5 min read • May 13, 2019
Perhaps it’s not surprising that Tel Aviv has an enviable concentration of rooftop bars: seaside Mediterranean views, seemingly perennial short-sleeve…
- Adventurous spirits: the best places to sample the world’s most unusual alcohols
6 min read • May 9, 2019
Are you sick of whisky sours? Tired of gin and tonics? Left nauseous by the thought of vodka served neat? Well then it’s time you found yourself a new…
- Life's rich tapestry: traditional arts and crafts thriving around the world
6 min read • May 6, 2019
Part of our cultural identities, arts and crafts are woven into the fabric of society. Although some traditions have unravelled over time, others remain…
- Eat well, do good: 10 restaurants improving the lives of refugees
6 min read • May 2, 2019
Devoted food lovers will travel to the ends of the earth for a good meal. But have you ever considered the perilous journey some chefs take in order to…
- A practical guide to visiting Jordan during Ramadan
6 min read • Apr 18, 2019
Visiting Jordan during the month of Ramadan is an extraordinary opportunity to experience local life and culture, and it’s unlike any other time of the…
- 29 free things to do in Abu Dhabi
18 min read • Apr 18, 2019
As a fast-moving city synonymous with opulent hotels, high-end shopping, ultra-modern theme parks and luxurious beach clubs, Abu Dhabi positively glows,…