Visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi, Vietnam President Ho Chi Minh, or “Uncle Ho” as he is known to the Vietnamese, is the most iconic and popular leader of Vietnam. He led the Viet Minh Independence Movement when they defeated the French ending the First Indochina War. In the WestRead More →
Halong Bay 2 Night Cruise The only sounds around us are the local boats putt-putting on the water, and the hawker women calling up to us to buy from their boats. The sky has a light cloud, and the islands in the distance are fading into the background due toRead More →
Titop Island (Titov Island), Halong Bay, Vietnam Titop Island (or Titov Island) is located in Halong Bay and is one of the great spots for viewing the beauty of the whole area. From its vantage point up high you can see the bay spread out before you and take itRead More →
Exploring Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave), Vietnam As you walk up the steps to the entrance of Sung Sot Cave, you think this may just be another cave on your busy itinerary. However, roughly 15 minutes later when you enter the final cavern, you realize this is not just anyRead More →
Ho Dong Tien Cave (Fairy Lake Cave), Vietnam So you want to feel like an explorer? You want to go underground in a small confined space using only a small light source to guide your way? Not knowing what is in front of you….or behind you?! Then you should stopRead More →
The Gardens by the Bay You stand at the bottom of the lush green mountain. Focusing on the water drops from the waterfall hitting your face, you feel cool in the humid climate. You could be in the middle of a jungle in the tropics after hiking for a dayRead More →
Sanaani House – Yemeni Restaurant Riyadh One of the nice things about living in a country which is home to many different nationalities is the variety of foods they offer. Saudi Arabia is no different. Due to a vast population of different nationalities, restaurants suiting to their tastes are plentiful.Read More →
A Trip to the Edge of the World, Riyadh Driving into the wild and harsh environment of the desert outside Riyadh, trying not to get your wheels stuck in the soft ground, you wonder are you even on the right track. It feels like you have been driving for ages.Read More →
The Red Sand Dunes Riyadh The air is dry and the temperature is hot. The rocky outcrops on our left are barren and weather beaten. Then the terrain takes a sudden change and we find ourselves looking at a mass of windswept dunes. This is our target destination, for todayRead More →
A Life Abroad: Through the Eyes of an Expat Growing up in Ireland, I remember the summers getting busier in the local parish. The place was bustling and more vibrant. People were returning from their life abroad for their summer holidays. It was only for two weeks or so butRead More →
Our Accommodation in Uganda Our accommodation while in Uganda was all booked as part of a package trip booked with Xavier’s Safari Memories. We felt it was easier to arrange everything through one contact person instead of booking it ourselves. The only ones we needed to book ourselves were forRead More →
Getting the PADI Advanced Open Water Licence In a previous post we explained how to go about getting the Open Water Diver certification with PADI. But what if you want to develop your skills a little more? Or dive a little deeper? What is the requirement for this? Well, it’sRead More →
5 Best Ways to See the Beautiful Algarve Caves Famous for its long sandy beaches and Mediterranean climate, the Algarve has hosted tourists for many years. Most come to lounge on the beach, and relax for a week or two before getting back to the daily grind. But the AlgarveRead More →
Walking in Downtown Beirut, Lebanon Beirut was previously one of the tourism hotspots of the Middle East. Due to a troubled past, it fell off the radar somewhat and became a no go zone. But it is now starting to recover its status as a popular destination yet again. WalkingRead More →
Getting Certified for Scuba Diving in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia The underwater world for centuries has been one of the unknown frontiers for man. Not having the capabilities to breathe underwater, or the body makeup to withstand the immense pressures of the deep, it is relatively recently that the world hasRead More →
10 Other Things to do in Uganda Uganda is most famous as a destination to see mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats. But there are other things to do while there which you should consider. Below we will outline 10 other things to do in Uganda which weRead More →
In the Midst of Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi National Park, Uganda We have been trekking for almost two hours through the mist covered mountains. A terrain that is tough and in places impassable. Our guides are hacking through the overgrowth and bushes with machetes. To the front and back ofRead More →
Tracking Chimpanzees in Kibale, Uganda The jungle is surprisingly quiet. The only sound is the patter of raindrops falling from a height through the canopy onto the ground far below. Even our footsteps on the soft ground don’t make a sound. Then off in the distance comes a shriek. It’sRead More →
Learning to Skydive in Skydive Algarve, Portugal The hum of the engines is loud, louder than what you are used to in a plane. Sitting in your seat, with your elbows resting on the knees of the person sitting behind you, you look out the window at the scenery unfoldingRead More →
Staying in Vilamendhoo Island Resort Hotel, Maldives There’s always been a romantic idea around the Maldives, with its white sands, beaches with palm trees waving in the sea breeze, coral reefs, and its stilted villas in the ocean. The fact that some experts say these islands may not be aroundRead More →
Our Accommodation in Sri Lanka As we were traveling all around the country, naturally we stayed in different places most nights. Overall we rested our weary travel legs in no less than seven different accommodations. In this article we outline our accommodation in Sri Lanka. 1. Saunter Paradise Hotel,Read More →
7 Ways to Immerse Yourself in the Culture in Sri Lanka In every country we travel we like to experience it in the best possible way. To get a proper feeling of Sri Lankan culture it’s good to find ways to immerse yourself in the culture in Sri Lanka. ForRead More →
7 Temples & Ruins we visited in Sri Lanka Temples and ruins, artifacts of a bygone era, and symbols of devotion to a deity or deities of a higher power. Different civilizations have different examples. Maybe this is what makes the ancient world so fascinating, and what makes seeing themRead More →
10 Ways to see Sri Lanka Nature So we return from yet another glorious trip! Sri Lanka, one of the upcoming destinations for a lot of travelers to Asia, did not disappoint. Although we saw many things on our trip, here we will outline 10 ways to see the beautifulRead More →
Seeing the Treasures of Ireland Since we were young, the word treasure is always associated with pirates, hoards, hidden caves full of gold and secret dungeons in castles. Many myths survive about treasures and where they lie. Eventually circumstances lead to the discovery of some of these. Other treasures neverRead More →
Janadiriyah Cultural Festival, Saudi Arabia To get a feeling of the culture of somewhere, of the history, you need to travel a lot. To all the parts of the country as each area may have different traditions and practices. Thankfully, to make it all easier in Saudi Arabia, all ofRead More →
The Beauty of the Beara Peninsula I don’t think you ever realize how beautiful a place is until you see it from a different perspective. When you grow up there it seems normal. You take it all for granted. You don’t appreciate the value of it. In my case thisRead More →
King Abdulaziz Camel Festival When you think of things associated with the Middle East, camels is one of the most prominent. The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is held outside Riyadh, about 120km to the north, in a place called Rumah. This event is not as we thought, just about camels.Read More →
Living and Working in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is one of the last frontiers in the world of travel, due to the fact that it was previously so hard to enter. Until recently, being only accessible if you are a pilgrim during Hajj, or an expat working in the country.Read More →
TribFest Bahrain Twice a year the Rugby Club in Bahrain gets taken over. Taken over by Elton John, Lady Gaga, Robbie Williams, Freddie Mercury, and many more. This is a day of fun and enjoyment for families, couples, groups of friends, or just people on their own. This is TribFestRead More →
Staying in the Gulf Hotel Bahrain For our recent trip to Bahrain which we undertook with some colleagues, we decided to stay in the Gulf Hotel Bahrain, located in Juffair in the city of Manama. Our travelling partners had stayed there before and had recommended it to us. We knewRead More →
Gravity Indoor Skydiving Bahrain As you stand in the door of the tunnel and hear the fans get louder, you can’t help feel nervous. What is this sensation going to be like? Are you going to be able to stay stable? Will you be able to control your body? WhatRead More →
Trying some of the Best Lebanese Food Lebanon is famous for its many good foods. Eating and drinking in Lebanon is something you can look forward to when going there. We got to try some of the best Lebanese food and below we have listed some of the places weRead More →
Some of the Best Places in Lebanon for Sightseeing In this post we review some of the best places in Lebanon for sightseeing and give our assessment of how worthwhile they are to go and see. – Bcharre: Cedars of God The Cedars of God is one of the lastRead More →
Our Accommodation in Lebanon In this post we review our accommodation in Lebanon and give our opinions on each place. – Santona Residence, Leon St., Hamra, Beirut We really enjoyed our stay in Santona Residence. We even came back here for the final night after we had spent twoRead More →
– Seeing the Mountains of Lebanon by ATV On the second day we planned on seeing the mountains of Lebanon by ATV with Al Ghaith Adventure. This was approximately a 4 hour drive through the mountains in Zgharta district which during the winter becomes a ski resort. During the driveRead More →
11 Things to do Before you Travel What are the major things to do before you travel? How can you make sure that your traveling experience is trouble free and that you are not going to have any issues at the border, or in the country itself? Here we putRead More →
Welcome to Breaking Barriers! Welcome to Breaking Barriers! So here it is, our very first post! For this post it’s going to be a welcome post and an introductory post. After some months of discussing and planning this website and finally being able to piece it together and set itRead More →