Finally booked your Dubai dream trip? Ready to relax, hit all the landmarks, and savor the flavors? Most guides suggest splurging on observation decks, Michelin-star restaurants, and boozy brunches. But many visitors find these experiences pricey and overrated. Enter supper clubs—intimate dinners hosted by local chefs in their homes, offering authentic cuisine and spontaneous conversations.
Read MoreJordan, a country I’ve visited many times, and yet continues to amaze me. From the buzzing souks, to its ancient ruins, to its mouth-watering cuisine, and its deep blue sea. All mind-blowingly beautiful. Better yet, I was incredibly lucky to visit this time with the awesome wandering duo Kelly and Alex, whose friendship I will forever cherish. Here’s my guide to visiting this gorgeous country steeped in history.
Read MoreDubai’s Expo 2020 is nothing short of extraordinary. Postponed due to the pandemic, the event has finally arrived, one year later, at a time when people need its message of hope most. “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” is the official theme of the 6-month expo, with the sub-themes of sustainability, mobility and opportunity. For the FIRST time in expo history, each country has its own pavilion, and so we’re talking about 192 countries in 1 magnificent venue with every corner designed to keep you wildly entertained. How do you wander about the expo and make the most of your visit?
Here’s a detailed guide or better yet ‘my 2 fils’ on the best pavilions to visit, delicious bites to munch on, and things to keep a lookout for. Happy wandering!
Read MoreThe moment we’ve been eagerly waiting for has finally come! Dubai Expo 2020(21) will open its doors on October 1, 2021 and is scheduled to run until March 31, 2022. The event was postponed last year due to public health concerns during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is now officially back on track with additional safety measures. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Expo with the new safety protocols in place.
Read MoreTurkey has an incredible history, home to some of the greatest empires and a strategic location that led to its control of some of the world’s most lucrative trade routes. Its rich heritage has left a number of ancient structures such as mosques, churches, monasteries, and synagogues, reminiscent of bygone eras. Inspired by @aljvd’s jaw-dropping photography and fantastic suggestions, I was seriously blown away. Here’s my guide to visiting a few of these monuments.
Read MoreIstanbul is simply breathtaking. It’s a must-visit destination hosting beautiful religious sites, colorful streets, historical bazaars, heavenly cuisine, and an endless number of cats. IMO, it’s not a city you can cover in 1 or 2 or even 3 days. The architecture alone is mind-blowing and can be easily gazed it for hours. In fact, I feel like I barely even scratched the surface. Come and wander in its narrow streets, sip on endless cups of Turkish tea, and discover an Istanbul that’s extraordinarily unique. Here’s my guide to visiting this ancient city.
Read MoreLiving in Dubai can be expensive, there’s no doubt about that. So I know how awesome it can be to find great discounts and bargains whether for shopping, dining, or anything really! That’s why I’ve searched high and low for the best Dubai deals. Find out how to get luxury for less at many of Dubai’s restaurants, spas, hotels, bars, movie theaters and more.
Read MoreThe Theatre of Digital Art (TODA) is an incredible one-of-a-kind digital art space based in Souk Madinat Jumeirah. It focuses on the intersection of art and tech by showing visitors classical art in an immersive way. Most art in galleries is an object sitting in a frame or a thing, so here, they work with something that is intangible. TODA uses this incredible lighting and sound system and hanging projectors that are hidden carefully from the public eye, and it turns the walls and ceiling into digital animations based on famous artworks by artists like Vincent Van Gogh or Claude Monet, animated to a soundtrack. Find out more about their latest exhibition, Being Van Gogh.
There’s a new tall tower on the Palm Jumeirah block called The Palm Tower. At 240 m high and 52 storeys, it’s the tallest building on the island. Like the Burj Khalifa, it’s also a ‘vertical city’ albeit shorter, and is home to the Nakheel Mall at its base, followed by the St. Regis Hotel, the Palm Tower Residences, Starbucks café, yet-to-open Sushisamba restaurant, a Skypool, and the Level 52 observation deck which you can visit to see jaw-dropping views of the city.
Dubai’s got an endless list of coffee shops all over the city, as well as java-pouring cafés and restaurants. Even in the summertime, Dubai-ans continue to consume copious amounts of coffee to get their days rolling, perhaps switching to iced versions instead of hot. So I wanted to share the best spots to get your caffeine jolt and delicious bites, that are not the usual suspects - read Starbucks. Whether you’re after a place to catch up with friends or to just disconnect and read, these are some of the newer and fantastic spots worth visiting. Shout-out to Ishita for the awesome intel.
One of the few silver linings of 2020 and the pandemic was the fact that I was stranded abroad in New Zealand for 6 entire months. Based in Auckland, I had the incredible fortune of wandering about once lockdown was lifted and enjoying the many fabulous restaurants the city has in store. Entrusted with a sacred list of must-eat-at venues from trusted F&B connoisseur friend Martin and former wanderer Fergus, resident Kiwis, I was absolutely bedazzled with the culinary scene in Auckland and variety of options. Here are all my favorites.
