My take on the tastiest British desserts
By Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe This month, I would like to pay tribute to my new (future) home country and celebrate their many delicious desserts I adore. I first heard about some of them through the…
Read moreVisit Bulgaria, the jewel of Europe
By Rositsa Dorovska Are you planning a European escape from the upcoming heat, this summer? Sandy beaches, green mountains, hot springs, spa and wellness services, urban vibes, cosy atmosphere…If your vacation dreams are made…
Read moreAl Batha 2019
By Nyree Cox The Al Batha neighbourhood is in southern Riyadh. It’s crowded, chaotic, colourful and comprises different ethnic areas – each exploding with its own cuisine and culture. Nations including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh,…
Read morePera Palace Hotel: An establishment of old and new Istanbul
By Anne Ching Vibrant. Breath-taking. Alive. Istanbul has many draws for people from far and wide. As much as the city has a lot to offer, the choice of accommodation is integral in having…
Read moreTantalising Tanzania
By Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe I had been dreaming of an African safari since my teens. Inspired by the many wildlife movies set there, books I had read and pictures I had seen, it was always…
Read moreThomas the Tank Engine in Saudi Arabia
By Maryann Horne They say that people don’t take trips. Trips take people. And if Saudi Arabia is a book, those who don’t travel have only read a page of it. It was week…
Read moreOn the footsteps of history
By Maryann Horne Just scratch the surface. No, go on… Literally ! Less than half a minute later, a perfectly shaped seashell emerged from the rock that my daughter had cut out armed with…
Read moreThe raw beauty of Tabuk
By Munira Patel A few weeks back, over the Saudi National weekend, we travelled back to Tabuk for the second time in the two years that we have been living in Saudi. We happen…
Read moreExploring the Kingdom’s gems
By Maryann Horne A few choice words. That was my response when my husband announced we were going to Riyadh. Certainly not the place we had dreamt of. But two years on, Saudi Arabia…
Read moreThe Alhambra and General Life
By Sairah Zubair Khan The Alhambra is known by many names, Qalat Al Hamra, The Red One, ‘A Pearl set in Emeralds’. It comprises a series of palaces, used for leisure purposes by the…
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