“But it’s too late, baby, now it’s too late” – Carole King. “Forever, ever delayed” – Richey James Edwards. “It’s a black fly in your Chardonnay” – Alanis Morrisette. Glory days unloyal here. Not everything in this life works out. We forfeit, we miss, regret and this was one. You see in September 2023 I Read more about Finally Backpacking In Abu Dhabi: 15 Years Too Late For “GlobCom”[…]
Officially I’ve been to the United Arab Emirates four times yet I’ve only been to two of the seven Emirates. I’ve also totally neglected the capital city, Abu Dhabi. That is my own fault having turned down a once in a lifetime opportunity in my final year while studying International Public Relations. That time despite Read more about Backpacking in United Arab Emirates: My Top 5 Memories[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Over the past few decades, Dubai has certainly captivated the world with its dazzling transformation from a small Arab town to a grand global city. From the spectacular skyscrapers and chic megamalls, to the charming local culture and the surrounding desert, Dubai has much to offer to the discerning traveler and the shopaholic. Dubai holidays Read more about Plan a Memorable Holiday in Dubai, UAE[…]
As of today the worlds highest building is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a backpacker in Dubai there was no way I was going to pay the ridiculous price tag of $30 US Dollars to go “to the top”. There’s even an irony there as “the top viewing platform” isn’t even Read more about The Backpacker’s Way to do the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates[…]
I have toyed with Dubai and the United Arab Emirates a bunch of times on my journeys. I never made it a priority visit but the way connecting flights go sooner or later my backpack and wallet were going to be introduced to this colossal settlement. I have a few mates based there so it Read more about Backpacking in United Arab Emirates: 6 Free Things to do in Dubai[…]
** STOP PRESS – since this article I have since been to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai and the UAE. As I count down my trip to the Middle East I now reflect on that time, back in 2008 where I turned down a sponsored trip to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. That’s right Read more about UAE Fake Travel Report Part 2: The Time I Didn’t Go to Abu Dhabi and Dubai[…]