Travel Stories

• history

• art and culture

4 min read • Jan 7, 2020

Several new multi-day hikes have launched that provide exclusive access to previously inaccessible areas featuring virgin landscapes and unique cultures.

• history

• art and culture

4 min read • Dec 24, 2019

From the wildlife-packed plains of Tanzania to the ancient architecture of Petra in Jordan, here are the best places to visit in October.

• history

• art and culture

4 min read • Dec 9, 2019

Qatar has earned its place on the tourist map, positioning itself as a vibrant and welcoming destination. Here's why you should make a short stopover.

• sports

• activities

5 min read • Nov 6, 2019

The Middle East is the cradle of civilisation, a place that offers an adventurous blend of unique antiquity, thriving modernity and ultimate wilderness.

• solo travel

• connections

5 min read • Sep 6, 2019

Writer Jess Lee has lived in the Middle East for over a decade and often travels solo through the region. Here's what she's learned on her travels.

• art

• art and culture

4 min read • Sep 2, 2019

Chilled-out city trips and relatively crowd-free beaches are on the travel agenda in November. Find your ideal hideaway with these recommendations.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Aug 16, 2019

Dubai is home to the world's tallest building, colossal malls and vast empty deserts. Don't go without these top tips.

• art

• art and culture

5 min read • Jul 29, 2019

There’s never a bad time to explore the world, but October offers a particular wealth of experiences for those wanting to get a little closer to another…

• art

• art and culture

5 min read • Jul 19, 2019

Dubai is one of the most visited destinations in the world and home to a number of record-breakers, from the world’s tallest tower to the busiest…

• road trips

• destination practicalities

5 min read • Jul 15, 2019

With a gleaming career spanning two decades and eight studio albums (plus a ninth rumoured to be released in 2019), it’s impossible not to have a…

• road trips

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Jul 11, 2019

Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Jun 27, 2019

There is no better month to travel than September: it sees a remarkable confluence of happy circumstances around the world. In the northern hemisphere,…

• family travel

• connections

6 min read • Jun 8, 2019

A visit to a theme park is often a thrilling highlight of a child’s early experiences. Stepping into a fantasy world, the suspension of day-to-day reality…

• beaches

• activities

6 min read • Jun 5, 2019

Jordan, still too often dismissed by overly cautious tourists who skip over the entire region, has been quietly building itself into the adventure hub of…

• food

• food and drink

7 min read • Jun 5, 2019

Painstakingly hand carved from the rose-coloured sandstone cliffs, the magical timeworn city of Petra is Jordan’s most-loved attraction and a bucket-list…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • May 13, 2019

Perhaps it’s not surprising that Tel Aviv has an enviable concentration of rooftop bars: seaside Mediterranean views, seemingly perennial short-sleeve…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • May 9, 2019

Are you sick of whisky sours? Tired of gin and tonics? Left nauseous by the thought of vodka served neat? Well then it’s time you found yourself a new…

• art

• art and culture

6 min read • May 6, 2019

Part of our cultural identities, arts and crafts are woven into the fabric of society. Although some traditions have unravelled over time, others remain…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • May 2, 2019

Devoted food lovers will travel to the ends of the earth for a good meal. But have you ever considered the perilous journey some chefs take in order to…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Apr 18, 2019

Visiting Jordan during the month of Ramadan is an extraordinary opportunity to experience local life and culture, and it’s unlike any other time of the…

• art

• art and culture

18 min read • Apr 18, 2019

As a fast-moving city synonymous with opulent hotels, high-end shopping, ultra-modern theme parks and luxurious beach clubs, Abu Dhabi positively glows,…

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Apr 17, 2019

With a dazzling bounty of underwater attractions to explore and improved access to key diving hubs, there has arguably never been a better time to strap…