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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
– 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 →