Travel

“Not all those who wander are lost.” J.R.R. Tolkien

 Crossroads Arabia

Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?

Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?

CROSSROADS ARABIA: We’ve had many false dawns on the Saudi tourism story but we may be on the cusp of a breakthrough now.

 Alexander McNabb

A Step Back in Time To The Wonder That Is Hatta

A Step Back in Time To The Wonder That Is Hatta

ALEXANDER MCNABB: Whether it’s to take in the beautifully welcome retro of the Hatta Fort Hotel or the natural beauty that surrounds the town it’s a trip well worth taking.

 sarah walton

A Happy Accident: The Undiscovered Joy of Doha

A Happy Accident: The Undiscovered Joy of Doha

SARAH WALTON: If you happen to find yourself in Doha by accident, and a lot of people do, here’s a guide to the high-spots.

 sarah walton

Jebel Akdar: Exotic, Warm and Welcoming

Jebel Akdar: Exotic, Warm and Welcoming

SARAH WALTON: It’s a place of simple but genuine pleasures, truly a delightful destination in Oman

 sarah walton

‘Sand In Your Pants’: It’s Time for Desert Fun

‘Sand In Your Pants’: It’s Time for Desert Fun

SARAH WALTON: The deserts of the UAE – and beyond -provide a magical experience whatever end of the luxury spectrum you happen to inhabit.

 Steve Royston

The Enduring Appeal of ‘The Very Human’ Ibn Battuta

The Enduring Appeal of ‘The Very Human’ Ibn Battuta

STEVE ROYSTON: His skill, wit and humour have brought the great traveller, Ibn Battuta, vividly to life. The latest on his travels delivers again.

 The View From Fez

Ifrane: The Arab World’s Own ‘Little Switzerland’

Ifrane: The Arab World’s Own ‘Little Switzerland’

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The authorities in the town are trying to up its profile and attract visitors with new initiatives

 sarah walton

My ‘Slice of Sri Lanka’: ‘Stunning South West’

My ‘Slice of Sri Lanka’: ‘Stunning South West’

SARAH WALTON: You can be ensconced in luxurious paradise just eight hours from leaving your home in Dubai. Sri Lanka’s coast offers stunning surprises.

 Alexander McNabb

‘Roll Up, Roll Up For The Sharjah Sightseeing Tour’

‘Roll Up, Roll Up For The Sharjah Sightseeing Tour’

ALEXANDER MCNABB: Oh yes, I can feel the smirks already forming on those Dubai-dwelling faces. But, honestly, there’s a lot to see in Sharjah

 The View From Fez

‘Exotic’: Orientalist Cliches Still Used to ‘Sell Morocco’

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: If a family of Moroccans were to find themselves on Bondi Beach they’d find it ‘exotic’. But that’s not a word used to sell Australia

 sarah walton

Birkat Al Mawz: Oman’s ‘Totally Cool’ Ghost Town

Birkat Al Mawz: Oman’s ‘Totally Cool’ Ghost Town

SARAH WALTON: They don’t make it easy for you to reach some of Oman’s tourist treasures but with a little effort you’ll find it. Certainly worth the trouble.

 The View From Fez

Moroccan Tourism: Set for Up-Market Boom?

Moroccan Tourism: Set for Up-Market Boom?

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Are we on the cusp on the major boom for the Moroccan property market driven by cash-rich tourists? Views are mixed.

 The View From Fez

Asilah: The Hidden Moroccan Seaside Gem

Asilah: The Hidden Moroccan Seaside Gem

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: It doesn’t feature too highly on most tourists ‘must sees’ when they come to Morocco but it has many attractions

 Susan Al Shahri

The Salalah ‘Invasion’: Some Planning Please

The Salalah ‘Invasion’: Some Planning Please

SUSAN AL SHAHRI: We’re all suffering from post-invasion stress in Dhofar following the unprecedented influx of tourists during Eid.

 Susan Al Shahri

Blood-Letting & Freak Shows: The Dhofar Festival

Blood-Letting & Freak Shows: The Dhofar Festival

SUSAN AL SHAHRI: The first drops of rain tell me that the Dhofar Festival is not far away. If you’re up for the weird it’s a great destination

 thehedonista

Time To Celebrate the Hidden Gem That Is Amman

Time To Celebrate the Hidden Gem That Is Amman

SARAH WALTON: Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Jerash – it’s a familiar tourist trail but don’t forget to spend some time in the capital, Amman

 Abu Muhammed

Not For the Squeamish: The Power of Bawl

Not For the Squeamish: The Power of Bawl

ABU MOHAMMED: Older Saudis know it as an elixir of good health. Their modern counterparts take a bit of persuading, however.

 thehedonista

Wadi Rum Luxury: Think Different

Wadi Rum Luxury: Think Different

SARAH WALTON: There are some places in the world however, where the luxury you think you want is not the best you can get.

 Editor, MEP

London Cab’s Record Breaking Journey

VIDEO, ITN: Three friends have clocked up 43,321 miles driving around the world in a London cab, setting a new record for the longest ever taxi journey.

 thehedonista

Make it, Eat It: The Wonderful ‘Petra Kitchen’

Make it, Eat It: The Wonderful ‘Petra Kitchen’

THE HEDONISTA: A minor setback then an evening full of flavour and warm company.

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