Are you moving to the United Arab Emirates? Not sure about how to find an apartment to rent in Dubai? Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to rent and important things to consider. Moving to Dubai You’ve found a job in the United Arab Emirates and want to relocate there indefinitely? Or you want to …
Middle East
The Middle East is one of the most fascinating regions of the world to discover with ancient tourist attractions and so many adventures.
Best Museums in Israel
Israel is a fascinating country to visit, and if you would like to learn more about the country and history, you should include some museums in your itinerary. There are hundreds of museums located throughout the country in popular tourist destinations like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa. But which ones are recommended to visit? View …
Is Camel Riding Ethical? What You Need To Know
Camels are known as the ships of the desert, but this doesn’t mean that they are always in a condition to ship tourists around. Most desert based countries have a strong industry in tourist driven camel back rides and treks, and many hotels and travel agents offer these excursions. These could be rides across sand …
Should You Swim with Wild Dolphins?
Swimming with dolphins is undoubtedly a magical, and for some a life-affirming experience. Many people list it among their “top ten things I must do”. But, the experience may not be so good for the dolphins. Many tour operators list swimming with dolphins in their holiday packages. But many wild dolphin encounters may be harmful …
The 14 Best Cities in the World for Architecture Lovers
Besides the food, culture, and scenery that lure most travelers across the globe, architecture in its own right has quite a powerful draw. Who knew stacks of bricks could elicit such beauty, such mystery, and such imagination. Let’s take a tour of some truly resplendent cities and their gorgeous reminders of the past, present, and …
The Best Halal-Friendly Holiday Destinations
If you’re a Muslim, the good news is the tourist industry has finally woken up to Halal tourism! It can often be hard to visit countries that cater to Muslim tourists. There is now a wealth of opportunities for one to visit the world on a Halal holiday. As you might expect, some locations are …
Top 9 Reasons to Visit Egypt
The land of pharaohs and pyramids certainly doesn’t need an introduction. We’re pretty sure it’s everyone’s dream to “kiss” the Sphinx, ride a camel at the Great Pyramids, and marvel at the remains at the Valley of the Kings. Unfortunately, Egyptian tourism is taking a bit of a hit lately, thanks to some recent negative …
5 Myths That Shouldn’t Stop You Visiting Dubai
Dubai is already a huge stopover hub for round the world trips en route to countries like China, Japan, India, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand and it is also the home of Emirates, one of the world biggest airlines. So the question should really be; if you have to stopover in Dubai, and you have the chance to spend a few days …
20 Things to Know Before Visiting Dubai
Dubai attracts millions of tourists every year and if you are planning to visit for the first time there are lots of things to be aware of before arriving. Common questions for first time visits to Dubai include: How should you dress? Can you buy/drink alcohol? What is illegal in Dubai? Should you tip? Researching …
Essential Arabic Phrases for Tourists
The Middle East if a fascinating region of the world to visit with a different people, cultures, food and countries. There are some of the most incredible tourist attractions located in the Middle East, from ancient biblical sites to the tallest building in the world. One way to make travel to the Middle East easier …