Tag: Middle East

During my years in Dubai, I have taken many road trips and scenic drives in het United Arab Emirates… Let me share some of my top picks!...

There are not many skydive locations in the World that are more iconic than Skydiving over the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai… Join me in my amazing Dubai Skydive experience for the best tips to make your jump even more spectacular and worthwhile!...

Time to explore Qatar, the small oil-rich nation in the Arabian golf that has been often in the news recently, being the 2022 FIFA World Cup country. With the lift of recent (travel)restrictions by neighboring countries like Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates this made for the ideal time to see what this country, and in particular the capital Doha, has to offer in terms of key highlights and sights! Perhaps when visiting the World Cup or during a stopover with Qatar Airways…  

Let’s explore Azerbaijan and its vibrant capital Baku, which mixes the old silk route history with futuristic amazing architecture! We also check out the countryside!... however, I will share some suggestions on why you may want to skip this and stay in Baku during your Azerbaijan trip!...

Time to visit lesser-known emirate of Fujairah in the East, along the Indian Ocean Coast… Best accessible via a mini road trip, which is exactly what we did… We even stayed the night, although not required as all sites fit easily in a day!...

While living in Dubai, many friends and family members visit us. Sometimes, or in case of repeat visits, we drive to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, to visit the key highlights!... You can easily do this in 1 day! So let's explore!...

Staying the night at the luxury Al Maha desert hotel in Dubai does not come cheap! It is ranking high on many global top & must-stay hotel lists… No surprise given its unique setting and services comparable to ultra-luxury hotels as on The Maldives. To get you even more excited, we stayed here for free and I will explain how!...

Let’s visit the many world-record breaking highlights the booming city of Dubai has to offer!... While living in Dubai, we have received many visitors over the years. Most of them making use of Dubai as a stop-over destination while flying with Emirates Airlines. Let me share my ultimate Dubai itinerary, a great way past most key sights and easily doable in a weekend!...

The United Arab Emirates, Oman and the wider Arabian Peninsula can be an expensive place to visit. Travelling on a budget? Or just like to travel money-conscious?... Here are some tips to save money while travelling through these majestic (but pricy) desert states….

Time to explore the United Arab Emirates… let’s leave Dubai and Abu Dhabi behind and explore what more this Arab desert nation has in store for us travellers… This time we visit one of the highest sand dunes in the world: Moreeb dune and explore Liwa Oasis…

Kuwait will likely not appear high, if at all, on any traveller’s bucket list… Perhaps with good reason as Kuwait is not really trying to attract any tourist visitation either… Then again, shouldn’t it be? Let me describe my experiences so you know what to expect and perhaps reconsider!...

Wild camping in Oman, you must be crazy? Isn’t that one of those scary Middle Eastern Countries?... On the contrary!... I will show you there is nothing scary about any of it. In fact, wild camping in Oman is very safe, it is legal and it will save you lots of money!...

It may sound like a strange combination, and it usually is, yet even during the ultra-hot Arabian summers, Salalah’s odd climate provides its camels with lush green surroundings of Southern Oman.

This little island Kingdom state in the Arabian Gulf has more to offer than oil alone… Let’s explore how to spend a few days in Bahrain! Ideal tips for a weekend trip if living nearby or combining with a visit to the Bahrain F1 races…

Time to explore the United Arab Emirates… let’s leave Dubai and Abu Dhabi behind and explore what more this Arab desert nation has in store for us travellers… This time we visit the green city of Al Ain and Jebel Hafeet mountain…

A visit to Jordan is not complete without a dip in the salty Dead Sea! However, ultra-dry Jordan has more water adventures to offer… let's explore the best place to wash of the dead sea salt!...

Human travel to Mars may still be Science fiction. However there is a place on earth that comes very close!... In the Wadi Rum desert of Jordan I stayed in a fabulous camp site under the stars, surrounded by red colored sand and rock formations… This camp likely one of the peek on how life on Mars could look like!... 

Petra is a key tourist attraction, and therefore a place to be wary of tourist traps. However, it was here that we were pleasantly surprised by Jordan’s amazing hospitality!...

I am sure Fjords will not be the first thing to come to mind when you think about the Middle East. Well, think again, as Musandam’s spectacular landscape seems out of place. It will make you wonder how any glacier ice could have ever existed here in the desert sun… I will show you and also explain how these “Fjords” came into existence…

Do you happen to live in a GCC country and are you curious to explore that big neighbor Saudi Arabia? As you may know, Saudi Arabia does not provide any tourist visa (yet). No worries, here I explain how you can still visit the desert kingdom in a few easy steps!...

Saudi Arabia does not offer any tourist visa, yet there is a way to still visit this closed country… Let me explain how and share my experiences in this “closed” country which is rapidly changing...

Set aside all your prejudices you may have about the Middle East! As Lebanon really positively surprised me with its vineyards, cedar trees, spectacular mountains, lovely villages, Roman temples, and Mediterranean coastline! It is only a small country, which makes it ideal for a short trip, hence this great 4-5 day itinerary! But trust me… you will not regret staying longer!