On 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…
Read moreDIY Budget Guide to Tbilisi, Georgia
By Sarah Kaleem Ahmed After Georgia opened its doors to the world and granted visa on arrival for GCC citizens and residents, the country has become a home to the ever growing tourists and naturally,…
Read moreTake a selfie at Santorini
By Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe Santorini is sure to be on your bucket list for its picturesque sunsets, stunning views and selfie-ready iconic white churches with blue domes. Located in Greece’s Cyclades Islands, Santorini is a…
Read moreThe Caspian Sea Vs The Black Sea
Planning my summer trip this year to the Caucasus region, I knew that I had to tick off at least two items off my bucket list: visiting the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea.…
Read moreForte Village on Sardinia’s southern coast
EXCITING SUMMER EXPERIENCES FROM THE TRAVEL COLLECTION – As many of you are planning to escape the Saudi summer heat, we are pleased to share some interesting and fun travel options for all the…
Read moreDiscovering the UAE by Road
by Sairah Zubair Khan Mama, Baba….. We are going to be so bored over Easter! What are we going to do?! Thus began our holidays from school. Two weeks of discovering the UAE by…
Read moreTHE RESPLENDENT SRI LANKA JOURNEY – TEA, SEA AND SAFARI
Dilmah Tea, the premier single origin Ceylon Tea, created Resplendent Ceylon to form a portfolio of boutique luxury resorts across Sri Lanka. Ceylon Tea Trails, Cape Weligama and Wild Coast Tented Lodge offer pristine…
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