Budapest, 2025!
My 2025 has followed a trend and its pure coincidence; re-visiting places after 10years+! I planned a trip to Budapest this year (my 2nd visit), and realized my last visit there was 2014 – wow! This visit will be a longer one too, so I’m excited to update my previously shared post and share with […]
Traveling with a friend? Read this!
Whether it’s your childhood bestie, a colleague-turned-companion, or a new travel buddy, traveling with a friend can be unforgettable—but only if you both get the etiquette right. Sharing a hotel room or Airbnb might sound simple, but it often reveals habits you didn’t even know existed. To make your trip a bonding adventure, not a […]
Dubai Pet-Friendly Cafes
The pet-friendly environment in Dubai is growing! Although I don’t have a pet, many of my friends do and I’ve seen them continuously trying to find pet-friendly places. Here’s a list for pet-owners of the pet-friendly cafes in Dubai 🙂
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 […]
