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Three Must Do Activities while in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is a popular destination for doing a lot of activities and it also has several places, where tourists can know about the culture and traditions of Dubai. There are several people around the world who come to Dubai for doing adventurous activities like skydiving, scuba diving, parasailing and much more. In addition to all Read more about Three Must Do Activities while in Dubai, United Arab Emirates[…]

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Upcoming Business Events in Dubai in 2017

Have you heard of UAE Vision 2021 or Dubai Plan 2021, initiated by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum? The plan aims to position the UAE as a preferred global investment destination, while attracting knowledge-based foreign investments from across the globe and offer entrepreneurs access to exceptional growth opportunities. According to Read more about Upcoming Business Events in Dubai in 2017[…]

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Top Reasons to Visit Israel this Year

Israel is a very small country and you can travel across most of it in a day at a push, though I spent 3 weeks there (and also 3/4 days backpacking in Palestine). On your visit, you’ll see landmarks dating back to antiquity and signs marking the modern country’s connection to its Biblical past. They Read more about Top Reasons to Visit Israel this Year[…]

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Modern Meets Tradition: Dhow Cruise Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is a dream holiday destination of many people from across the globe. The astounding megacity has so much to offer to the visitors as well as the residents that one cannot resist. The amazing vast desert and the beautiful crystal clear warm waters of Dubai make it a perfect spot for desert sports and Read more about Modern Meets Tradition: Dhow Cruise Dubai, United Arab Emirates[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Top 10 Bars in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

This is long overdue and one of about 1,000 articles that I started and never finished. On my ongoing writing about my base in early 2016, Bishkek, it’s time to explore the pubs and bars of this city. Having been based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from December 2015 – April 2016, I often frequented the bars Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Top 10 Bars in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan[…]

Backpacking in Georgia: The Gergeti Glacier Hike

Georgia is a backpackers dream and should be on your list before you venture to places like Germany and Thailand. Hindsight is wonderful thing – I did the same as everyone else and only visited Georgia in 2013 when my bandwagon had finally rolled me to the Caucauses. After visiting Stalin’s town of Gori, the Read more about Backpacking in Georgia: The Gergeti Glacier Hike[…]

World Borders: How to Get From Tajikistan to Uzbekistan (Dushanbe to Denau or Samarkand)

World Borders: How to Get From Tajikistan to Uzbekistan (Dushanbe to Denau or Samarkand)

On the World Borders series on here, I’m perpetually behind schedule in terms of writing. I must have written only 10% of the border crossings I have done and probably will never have time to cover them all, but I want to – as I know they have helped you on your way and that was Read more about World Borders: How to Get From Tajikistan to Uzbekistan (Dushanbe to Denau or Samarkand)[…]

Israel Family Tours are More than Sightseeing

Family vacations are exciting activities that let you explore new places with your spouse and your children. When you’re on Israel family tours, you create new memories together as you discover interesting cities like Akko, Jaffa and Haifa, or out touring places like Masada and the Qeshet Caves. So you should know that family holidays aren’t Read more about Israel Family Tours are More than Sightseeing[…]