Dubai Restaurants & Cafes List (May Edition)
This city is ON-A-ROLL. I’ve come across some of the below/heard about them or tried them! Here you go my list for May! Cafes: Villa Margot (coffee, concept store, light breakfast, croissants, flowers shop) Orto (Canal Side) Bkry (Serkal Avenue) Kuma (Japanese Matcha – A concept by the founders of Salt) Foundry Cafe […]
Silk Roads & Hidden Gems: Exploring Tashkent and Samarkand
Uzbekistan had been on my radar and all the stan countries really! Uzbekistan is a country rich in Silk Road history, blue-tiled architecture, and stories that don’t often make it to the usual travel feeds. So I finally went! In this blog post, I’ll take you through my experience visiting Tashkent and Samarkand, how I […]
Welcome to the Future: Shebara in Red Sea, Saudi Arabia!
I got excited when I saw an invite from this beautiful spot: Shebara Resort in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia! A Maldives-like experience but right around the corner? Yes please! The world is on the brink of a new era of luxury and sustainability, and nowhere is this more evident than in Shebara, one of […]
Hanoi, Vietnam
[updated in Feb, 2025] Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. When to visit Hanoi? Vietnam enjoys three distinct climates in the north, center, and south. As such it can prove challenging to find a time that works for the […]
Recommendations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia!
Hotels in Jeddah The Jeddah Edition Shangri La Jeddah Assila, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jeddah Shada Executive Hotel Shopping, Cafes & Restaurants) Red Sea Mall Awani Mall, Cafes & Restaurants Denominator Jeddah Park (Mall) Alsagala Restaurant Alieia Restaurant (Located in Movenpick Jeddah) Greek Restaurant La Calle (Brunch and more) Mr Hakan’s Al Hamra (Turkish […]
El Gouna, Egypt
El Gouna, nestled along the Red Sea in Egypt, is a vibrant and happening destination that offers the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. My first visit to El Gouna in July 2021 left me with unforgettable memories, and I’m thrilled to share my recommendations to help you plan your trip to this beautiful resort […]
Milano, Italy
[UPDATED IN DEC, 2024] I’ve been to Milan on multiple short trips; and latest was in December. This is an updated list on some of the thing I’ve tried and liked in my last visits: Hotels: Four Seasons Milan Bulgari Hotel Mandarin Oriental Palazzo Cordusio, Gran Meliá Park Hyatt Milano Hotel Principe Di Savoia […]
IVE LAUNCHED MY SECOND BOOK!
Three years ago, I ventured into the world of authorship with my first book, sharing my travel stories during the unique and transformative time of the pandemic and how I got stuck on a ship in Antarctica for 16 days thinking the world has come to an end. Fast forward to today, and I am […]
Singapore In A Nutshell!
The first time I visited in Singapore was a VERY long time ago. (Maybe 2007?) For that and since my information might be outdated, I decided to gather information from all the other fellow travel bloggers, and travel websites to combine this list for you, based on my own taste! So let’s call this list […]
Your Lisbon Guide [Updated]
Ive been to Lisbon multiple times latest in Nov, 2024! The first time I went on Emirates Airlines Kuwait – DXB – Lisbon, later Ive always flown on on Qatar Airlines, Kuwait Doha Lisbon and once on Etihad which I didnt like. My preference is still Qatar. During my visits, I’ve stayed in different hotels […]
