Information, Inspiration and Entertainment for the Post-backpacking Generation
Information, Inspiration and Entertainment for the Post-backpacking Generation
In response to numerous appeals from first-time visitors to various destinations we’ve caved in to the pressure and decided to publish a series of articles highlighting the popular sights actually worth your time in a given city. The tourist traps,…
Image (c) JA Oasis Beach Tower You might remember my post about preparing to go from one extreme to the other after my Finland trip. You probably wondered if this was seriously the biggest issue in my life back then, and…
Hands down the best value in Dubai is the one-Dirham boat trip across the Creek in a traditional Abra vessel – it’s a good way to cool down too #blogtripdubai
I guess it’s inevitable that the world’s tallest building would cast a long shadow, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai certainly does… #blogtripdubai
Dubai is nothing if not a modern monument to consumerism, and it’s only to be expected that the city offers visitors a wealth of dining options after they’ve flexed their plastic in the giant shopping malls. But it’s not just…
Photo credit: *Crazy Diamond* via photopin cc It seems only fair – music fans have them, movie fans have them, even literature fans have them. I’m talking about festivals; an event for those with a shared interest to gather and…
Dubai forms part of the United Arab Emirates, and is a predominantly Muslim country. As such, it is very important to check the rules and guidelines when visiting. Photo credit: M.A.J Photography via photopin cc Dubai Tourism There’s no doubt…
This article was written by Grown-up Travel Guide contributor Armand Smith with additional material by Andy Higgs Continuing our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we present the latest in our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do…
Almost 18 months since the protests in Tunisia set off a chain of events which became known as the Arab Spring, each of the affected countries in the Middle East and North Africa is facing its own challenges and opportunities. Many…
Almost 18 months since the protests in Tunisia set off a chain of events which became known as the Arab Spring, each of the affected countries in the Middle East and North Africa is facing its own challenges and opportunities. Many…