A long weekend in Granada – Spain

Every year we have a break with a group of friends, three couples. Each couple has to take responsibility for the arrangements for this annual trip. They have to choose the destination which has to…

Long weekend guide for Muscat, Jabal Akhdar & the Wadis of Oman

We recently managed to tick another destination off the bucket list with a long weekend break to the beautiful Oman. Why you should visit Oman… As a neighbour to Dubai, Oman has always had an…

Top 3 Dubai staycation deals for Summer 2018

  If you live in Dubai you’ll know that the summer is best avoided. Although ideally you’d leave for these months when temperatures regularly top 40 degree celsius, that’s often wishful thinking and not possible.…

Itinerary for 3 nights in Jordan – The Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum

If like us you’re limited on time but want to get the best out of Jordan, then our whistle stop guide for visiting some of the key sights in 3 nights (4 days) might be…

Istanbul 2 day travel guide – what to see and do

Updated: 2nd August 2018 Considering Istanbul but limited on time? Here’s a guide on how to make the most of this beautiful city if you’re short on time. This post includes: 2 day Istanbul itinerary…