On Writer's Block and Five Beautiful Months of Travel It sounded like false humility, but it was genuine surprise. "You haven't written much lately! I haven't read anything by you for a while!" noted a good friend of mine. I was taken aback - she was right. I hadn't...
United Arab Emirates
Is Sharjah a holiday destination?
For those who want to explore the UAE beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is a logical – and very pleasant – next step.
A photo tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
No trip to Abu Dhabi would be complete without a visit to the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a modern day icon of Islamic architecture.
Abu Dhabi: A chip off Dubai’s block?
For those who have been to both, the logical thing to do is to compare Dubai to Abu Dhabi, but they’re very different.
Introduction to Dubai
A quick introduction to the city that has risen from the desert over the past twenty years; Dubai.
Etihad Airways: Window dressing a lacklustre service
I recently flew Etihad Airways and perhaps my expectations were too high. There were some great highlights, but some serious disappointments too.
Dubai; is the party over?
Dubai, we can’t be friends any longer. It’s not that I don’t like you – I really want to like you. We’ve always had our differences, but you’ve changed.
25 must-see places around the world
From the gardens of France to the laneways of Melbourne, from Deira, Dubai to Shinjuku, Tokyo, here are 25 must-see places and experiences from my travels!
What would you do with 24 hours in Dubai?
Get the most out of your Dubai stopover with these simple 6, 8, 12 and 24-hour guides to the Middle East’s most extravagant metropolis!