Madrid’s Barrios (Districts)

Moving to Madrid or spending a long time there but don’t know where’s what? Well here’s a start.. These are the “Barrios” or the area names in Madrid:   Sol and Centro The commercial, or most touristy area in Madrid is Sol. This area is home to many bars, restaurants, and hotels. The famous Gran […]

1-2 days in Tarifa, Andalucia, Spain

Tarifa is a small town in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, on the southernmost coast of Spain. Tarifa, is known to be the wind capital. When I was in Tarifa, I went for the day and spent the night in Cadiz. Tarifa, is known to be the surfers paradise. I can’t wait to go back […]

Explore Barcelona with Hello965

1. Book your flight Barcelona’s main airport name is initialed “BCN” – Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat, Aeroport de Barcelona (Catalan) or Aeropuerto de Barcelona (Spanish). Many flights would take you to Barcelona depending on the country of departure. From Kuwait, you have the following options: KLM, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar, Turkish, Lufthansa. 2. Book your […]

Albufeira, Algarve, South of Portugal

About Algarve: Algarve is Portugal’s premier holiday destination. Algarve stretches of the coast – in particular from Faro west to Albufeira – are heavily developed, though even here the beaches are first-rate, as are the facilities. Elsewhere in the Algarve, especially around Sagres and Tavira, the surroundings are more attractive, with laidback resorts and low-key […]

Cuba Itinerary

We’ve been asked some questions regarding things to do in Cuba. Here is what we learned from our friends: CUBA  –   A literal sense of  “A blast from the past” Traveling to Cuba: Virgin Atlantic: Flight leaves from Dubai, with a stop in London then a direct flight to Cuba. KLM:  Flight leaves from Kuwait to Amsterdam, then […]

Dubrovnik, Croatia ~ A la Hello965

‘This post is after my visit to Dubrovnik in 2012’ Dubrovnik Dubrovnik, Oh Dubrovnik. No matter what I say about Croatia, I don’t think I’d give it justice. I’ll leave it to you, to see and judge. How to get there. .. By Plane > Dubrovnik Airport is located about 20 km to the south […]

My 5 Pre-Travel Tips!

Hello hello lovely readers!! It’s a beautiful feeling when you know there is a trip coming up. That tingly excitement which lasts for weeks or even months! A friend shared with me an article about travel tips (Thank you!), and as I was reading it, it made me realize how little tips can make a […]

San Sebastián (Basque: Donostia)

It is nearly impossible not to fall madly in love with this city.    SLEEP. As my friends told me and I agree, accommodation standards in San Sebastián are generally good, but prices are high and availability in high season is very tight. I stayed in a hotel called Astoria 7. Very good location, average […]

Hello965 Dead Sea Experience, Jordan.

Traveled via: Jazeera Airways Stayed at: Kempinski Ishtar – Dead Sea Activities: float at Dead Sea, Cover yourself in Mud, Hot Springs in Hamamaat Maeen – Six Senses Spa (Private and Public Areas available), Wadi Mujib (Wild Life, Hiking, Watertrails). Ate at: we mainly stuck to eating at our hotel. Advice: 2 days is not […]

Explore Madrid

Beautiful Madrid is Spain’s Capital. To Be in Madrid Is to Feel at Home Welcome home! Throughout the centuries, this melting pot of different cultures has welcomed wave after wave of migrants. Throughout the 20th century Madrid welcomed people from all over Spain; today it welcomes people from all over Europe and the rest of […]