Are you wondering what the best things to do in Bahrain are? I recently returned from a trip to Bahrain where I ticked off many of the top attractions in this small Arabian country. While it’s tiny – a fifth of the size of Qatar, which is hardly a large country in its own right […]
Category Archives: Asia
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Is Bahrain safe? I was asked by a few people when I planned a trip there. For some reason, people often question the safety of Gulf countries, despite them being safer than most places in the world! I recently spent two days in Bahrain, and here’s my thoughts on safety in the small Middle Eastern […]
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Jutting out into the Persian Gulf, connected to Saudi Arabia by a causeway but in reality a tiny island (a fifth of the size of Qatar), Bahrain is a Middle Eastern nation that few tourists visit. Those seeking glitz and glam head to Dubai, travellers on extended layovers touch down in Qatar, and more recently, […]
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Is Turkey safe? Generally, yes! I’ve travelled the length and breadth of Turkey, and I have honestly never felt unsafe here. I’ve also spent time as a solo female traveller in Turkey, and with usual precautions, never found it too challenging to travel. Here are all my thoughts on safety in Turkey! Is Turkey safe? […]
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Are you planning to hike Everest Base Camp? I recently returned from the EBC hike, and I put together a few top travel tips to help you with your trip planning. These are the things I wish I knew before doing the hike! Top Everest Base Camp tips from my trip to Nepal! If you’re […]
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Knowing what to pack for Everest Base Camp is an absolute minefield. Before I went on the Everest Base Camp Trek, I had no idea what to pack. I spent hours scouring through different websites, trying to work out how to pack everything I needed and do so effectively. So, I decided to write this […]
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If you’re planning a trip to Nepal, you might be wondering “is Kathmandu worth visiting”? Kathmandu, the buzzing capital of Nepal, is an assault on the senses. Horns penetrate the air day and night, you’ll constantly be weaving in and out of traffic, smelling curry from streetside restaurants and admiring brightly coloured prayer flags strung […]
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Is Nepal worth visiting? Yes, I think so! The world’s highest mountains, prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, the smell of dahl baht from restaurants lining the streets of Kathmandu and a range of climates, terrains and cultures – there’s so much to love in Nepal. Nepal as a nation is well, well worth visiting […]
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Is Kathmandu safe for travellers? This post is my analysis after my week here! The buzzing Nepali capital of Kathmandu is plenty of things. Hectic, vivacious, a little overwhelming – but is it safe? Generally, I thought it was safe, but if you’ve not travelled to similar cities, there are a few things that you’ll […]
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When I returned from my Everest Base Camp trek, I was asked one main question – “what’s the cost of hiking to Everest Base Camp”? Luckily, I’d taken detailed notes on the trek so I could write this very post! I hiked to Everest Base Camp with a guide, but I’ve calculated the costs for […]