When planning a trip, the last thing on your mind is getting sick. Getting sick while traveling is the worst feeling ever. Realistically, anything can happen when you're on the road. Especially when going to a new environment or a developing country, you could catch a stomach bug, be exposed to ...
Middle East
What to Expect at a Hammam
Hammam 101 A hammam is traditional Turkish bath. It's basically the Middle Eastern variation of the Roman bath. It involves steaming, cleansing, sometimes a massage, and more steaming. That's a hammam in a nutshell! Read on to find out what you should expect at a hammam. What to ...
Ethical Considerations When Traveling to Developing Countries
Traveling to Developing Countries Many travelers to developing countries seek the authentic experience of seeing life lived differently. But part of the issue in traveling to areas of poverty is the uneasy rift between the visitor and the visited. Traveling through Varanasi, I noticed ...
My Reflections From Petra Jordan
By Bonnie, Contributor Mysterious. Mesmerizing. Majestic. Those are the words that come to mind when I think of Petra. The alliteration is just a bonus. The opportunity for me to visit Petra came up sooner than I imagined. One of my best friends, Mike, won a free trip to "anywhere in Asia" at ...
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Dubai
Spending New Year's Eve in a far away country can be both exciting and confusing. My friends and I had the awesome opportunity of celebrating New Year's Eve in Dubai. We didn't have a game plan but devising a last minute plan was all part of the fun! If celebrating in Dubai is on your bucket ...
Dubai Food: Al Hadheerah at Bab Al Shams
If you want to experience an Arabian Nights themed dinner in Dubai, head to Al Hadheerah at the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa. In a nutshell, Al Hadheerah is a live dinner theatre where patrons dine under the stars. Dinner at Al Hadheerah was one of the highlights of my Dubai visit ...
Dubai Food: Ossiano, Atlantis The Palm
When you’re in Dubai, chances are that you want a fine dining experience, understandably with some sort of wow factor. Ossiano at Atlantis The Palm offers an under-the-sea ambience with its floor to ceiling aquarium that spans one entire wall of the restaurant. ...
Best Views of Dubai for Free
Looking for the best views of Dubai that do not require a helicopter ride or skydiving out of a plane? These hidden gems offer some of the best views of Dubai for free. ...
Dubai Desert Safari Tour Highlights
Joining a Dubai desert safari tour is the best option for seeing the desert especially since you won’t have to worry about honing your off-road driving skills. There are many tour companies that offer desert tours. We went through Viator, a tour company that arranges excursions from local tour ...
Top 3 Relaxing Places in Dubai
If pre-trip planning and making reservations in advance is not your forte, check out these 3 pampering and relaxation things to do in Dubai. My friends and I visited Dubai during the winter holiday as we took a breather from our busy work lives. We were able to book these places just days in ...