Latest blog posts about The Middle East
12 Best cafes in Abu Dhabi
1. Sandersons One of the “older” places, which by now the majority of you have probably discovered already. If not, awesome, you’re gonna love it. Besides their tropical trendy and spacious interior, they have an extensive menu with different breakfast and lunch options. On top of that, they make their own almond and coconut milk!…
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What to do in Abu Dhabi? 15 must do activities
Abu Dhabi is one of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These emirates are kind of like states. Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the emirates and of the UAE. In my opinion it’s a more peaceful city than Dubai, but there are still a lot of fun and unique things…
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Road trip around incredible Jordan
Jordan is incredible in many ways. The huge Dead Sea, the enormous ancient city of Petra, the raw and unique Wadi Rum desert, beautiful relics of important buildings, tasty food, and the warm and helpful inhabitants. I visited Jordan together with my friend Anouk for 5 days in May. We rented a car to be…
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A taste of Lebanon
Ever since I arrived in Abu Dhabi (where I used to live), several colleagues and travellers told me how amazing Beirut, and Lebanon in general is. They convinced me that I had to visit it now that I’m living relatively nearby. To be honest, I knew very little about Lebanon but it got me and 2…
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Road trip route Oman; wadi’s, canyons and culture
Why visit Oman? What do you know about Oman or what do you think of when you hear Oman? Perhaps oil? Camels? Sand? Heat? Wrong. I mean there is sand for sure, but Oman has so much more than the above. Oman is an incredibly beautiful and diverse country. It surprised me in many ways…
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6 affordable spots to eat in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi (UAE), is not particularly a low-budget destination, so without the benefits of having a discount card as a resident, visiting Abu Dhabi can be quite expensive. Therefore, I made a short list of places to eat, which are not crazy expensive. 1. First Clique cafe I found this cafe by accident, but will…
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