Although Haifa has less religious and historical significance than many other cities around Israel, it is definitely worth visiting for those who have the time and want to see a different aspect of Israeli culture. Haifa is also a city…
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VISITING JORDAN’S BEST PLACES WITHOUT BOOKING A TOUR
A holiday to Jordan provides the unique opportunity to experience a truly diverse itinerary that will see you snorkelling in pristine coral reefs, camping in a striking red desert, traversing down waterfalls and roaming the paths of a 2,000-year-old city….
A FOODIE’S GUIDE TO ISRAEL
Israel is a country of food (and drink). If you visit you will very quickly realise that every meal comes with multiple dishes, an expectation that you will eat them all and a shot of arak to wash it down…
THE PICTURE PERFECT GUIDE TO VISITING & CAPTURING PETRA
The Red Rose City of Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Hidden in a canyon deep in Jordan, this incredible place has remained perfectly intact and preserved, making you feel like you’ve really traveled back…
TOP THINGS TO DO IN OMAN
With all the attention on the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon right now, there is one Middle Eastern country which is both overlooked and underrated – Oman. A mere five hours’ drive from Dubai, Oman combines breathtaking natural beauty, fascinating…
ESFAHAN, IRAN – THE CITY OF LOVE
When one talks about Esfahan, many would ask, where? There are two groups of the people in the world, the people that know about the city, and the crowd that does not. Esfahan used to be the capital of the…
FIRST-TIME VISIT TO DUBAI: WHAT NOT TO MISS
Dubai is a city unlike any other, with its ancient to modern history on display in epic proportions. With impressive skyscrapers, vast desert, and ancient history, Dubai can be a bit overwhelming to first-time visitors. It’s a twirling mix of ancient…
A QUICK GUIDE TO ISRAEL SIGHTS
Israel was always a country I wanted to go to but never made the arrangements to actually go, until an opportunity arose to join a tour through Tailor Made Tours. Since Israel is often in the news and up for…
11 THINGS TO DO IN ISRAEL
I recently had the opportunity to visit Israel with a non-profit organisation Vibe Israel. When Vibe approached me about this trip I knew I absolutely had to say yes. Vibe is an organisation that is not focused on the politics…
9 AUTHENTIC DISHES TO SAMPLE WHEN TRAVELLING IN THE MIDDLE EAST
In the last decade, Middle Eastern cuisine has experienced a considerable rise in its global profile. It’s little surprise to those who have already sampled the rich, aromatic and multi-dimensional dishes that families throughout the region get to enjoy every…
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN LEBANON
‘Since when was Lebanon on your bucket list?’ – asked everyone when I told them my plans to visit. My answer? Well, never really. But that quickly changed and what better way to start 2018 Spring adventures than exploring out of…
ULTIMATE FIRST TIMERS GUIDE TO PETRA
It’s hard to describe the feeling of finally visiting the place that’s been #1 on your bucket list for half your life. The Lost City of Petra has captured my imagination since my early teenage years, occupying the #1 spot…
