Category Archives: Asia

20 Dubai travel tips to help you have the best trip

DUBAI, UAE - MARCH 3, 2020: Downtown is the most popular district in the city due to its main landmark, Burj Khalifa tower, the tallest in the world, on March 3 in Dubai

If you’re planning a trip to Dubai, these Dubai travel tips are here to help.  The glittering city of Dubai has become renowned for its beaches, hot climate, glamorous restaurants and opulent hotels in the last decade.  But there are a few important things to know about Dubai before travelling here, including respecting local customs […]

Is Bahrain worth visiting? 7 reasons to visit Bahrain

The ruins of an ancient fortress made of stone, set against a clear sky.

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, […]

Is Turkey safe? Advice for travelling to Turkey from my 6 trips

A woman standing on a rocky cliff, looking out over a beautiful bay with boats and small islands.

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?  […]

Is Kathmandu worth visiting? Reasons to visit Nepal’s capital

KATHMANDU, NEPAL - JUNE 2013: Patan Durbar Square

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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