The sense of elation on reaching the West Bank was something I had not experienced for a long time, the bus was full of cheers, singing and laughter once we [ ... ]
Jerusalem had been breathtaking and awe-inspiring, and whilst it was sad to leave such a magnificent city, we were keen to see more of Palestine. The next part of [ ... ]
Well it’s taken me a long time to reflect and report the laughter and tears that contributed to the most memorable trip I have ever made. Palestine is an amazing [ ... ]
So hands up, I know this isn’t the post I’m being nagged for; believe me I am desperate to tell all about my adventures around Palestine, but with 1200 [ ... ]
When I first heard that some friends of mine were heading to Palestine, I remember being quite surprised – with all the negative news coverage around, I had assumed [ ... ]
I love being outdoors and doing something active with my free time, the only issue with this is the climate of the place I call home. Desert dwellers are not [ ... ]
The first Middle Eastern country I wanted to explore once I had settled into my new life in Dubai was Jordan. I made the trip alone and with so much [ ... ]
I know watersports don’t typically spring to mind when thinking of activities in desert locations, but the Middle East has some fantastic dive sites across the Red Sea, Arabian [ ... ]
With the start of the year, I’ve been looking ahead and trying to establish key dates for the diary before the summer. The online list I found included Dubai International [ ... ]
A lovely sunny winter weekend in Dubai provided the perfect opportunity to carry on my exploration of the Emirates. I have lived in the UAE for six years now and [ ... ]
