Here’s a 3-day itinerary for Riyadh, balancing cultural experiences, modern attractions, and great food.
Getting Around in Riyadh If you’re planning a stopover in Riyadh or attending an event, let me show you all the key places to visit in this 3-day itinerary for Riyadh. Riyadh is an easy city to navigate, taxis are plentiful and the Uber and Careem apps work very well here. I would recommend taking taxis as hiring a car is not for the faint hearted! Walking is also very easy in the main tourist/business districts and whenever I could I did in fact choose to walk. Always good to get those steps in. Riyadh is a very safe city to explore and my only suggestion would be to dress…
What Makes AlUla, Saudi Arabia, a Unique Travel Destination
You’ll not be alone if you’ve never heard of AlUla Saudi Arabia. You’ll also not be alone if you’ve never thought of Saudi Arabia as a tourist destination. Furthermore, you’ll also not be alone if you know very, very little about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this blog, I hope to introduce you to a little slice of paradise in the north west of this vast Saudi Arabian Kingdom. For further information and how to get to AlUla, please look in my Destinations page. I will also be sharing further information about my trip to Saudi Arabia as soon as I can put pen to paper (so to speak)!…
Why You Must Pack Your Bags and Head Down to Beautiful Costa Rica
Pura Vida Adventures: Why Costa Rica Should Be Your Next Holiday Spot Have you ever dreamed of a place where lush jungles meet golden beaches, and everyone greets you with a heartfelt Pura Vida (pure life)? Welcome to Costa Rica, a tropical paradise brimming with adventures, wildlife, and laid-back vibes. Here’s why you should pack your bags and head to this Central American gem for your next Costa Rica holiday: 1. Volcanoes and Hot Springs The Arenal Volcano is a sight to behold, but the real treat lies in the natural hot springs nearby. Picture yourself soaking in warm, mineral-rich waters surrounded by tropical plants while sipping on a fresh…
One Week Holiday to the Maldives for a Special Celebration
The Perfect Surprise Cocoa Island by Como? It was a special celebration for my significant other and I thought what can I do to make it truly memorable? I wanted it to be big and something totally unexpected. Should I arrange a party, buy a symbolic present, organise a lovely lunch or just arrange a holiday, Quite honestly, it didn’t take too long to narrow it down. Let’s face it, with my love for travel, it just had to be jetting away! Who doesn’t love a holiday! A Holiday Wins Everytime Now I’d pinpointed what we were going to do, the big question was where to? Unlike, many of my…
Why You Must Do Luxury Glamping in Colombia
The Changing Face of Colombia Colombia is throwing open its doors to welcome tourists to a different Colombia these days. Holidays to Colombia are on the rise and now is the time to GO! For decades, Colombia had been a country shrouded in danger and violence. It had an atrocious reputation for drug wars and kidnappings and was definitely off any tourist map. However, over the last 10 years or so, Colombia has worked hard to welcome tourists and is actively working to overturn this perception. Following a recent visit to Colombia, I felt I wanted to share with you my experience of this fascinating, colourful country Colombia is Racing…
World’s 10 Most Beautiful Sunsets
A Sunset is Nature’s Poem There really is something about a beautiful sunset that makes for the perfect end to your day. As the colours explode like fireworks across the sky, we watch in awe. Our clicking cameras can not get enough of this natural phenomenon. Let’s face it, sunset is a gorgeous time of the day wherever you are. The beautiful red and orange colours captivate you and swathe you in a feeling of warmth and serenity. This rainbow of colour that lights up the evening sky draws us mere mortals from far and wide to marvel at the beauty of it. No photo can ever truly give justice…
My 2 Day Must Do Itinerary in Beautiful Épernay
If you’re visiting France, I highly recommend you take time out to visit the Champagne region. Épernay is known as the ‘capital’ of the region. You will find it in the very heart of the rolling French Champagne vineyards. It’s easy to get there from Paris either by train or car. You can hop on a direct train from Paris and be in Épernay in less than 1h 30mins. Alternatively, with a car, you’ll be there in 2 hours. Similary, if you’re touring through France, make sure you add this sparkling destination to your trip. The time to visit is definitely between May-October. These summer months will allow you to…
Everything you Need to Know about Post Holiday Blues
FACT – Post holiday blues refer to the feelings of sadness or disappointment following the holiday season. The Joys of Being on Holiday I’ve just got back from an amazing trip, feeling relaxed and refreshed. Then the realisation sinks in. I’m home. The holiday is over. That glorious feeling of waking up each morning carefree and cheery. Days without the normal routine and structure but with an excitement of what the day may entail. Will you be relaxing on a beach, exploring a destination, going for a walk, sitting by a pool – decisions, decisions. Yet, nice decisions! Just being in a new destination coupled with the abandonment of regularity…
A Guide to Beautiful Namibia
Best time of year to visit Namibia is from May to October. This is the dry season. Where Exactly is Namibia? Namibia is a wonderful hidden gem on the South West coast of Africa. Having been brought up in Africa I may be biased but it is truly a magnificent country. If you weren’t exactly sure where it was in Africa, you would not be alone. It is not as well known as its neighbours South Africa and Botswana yet it offers so much to those seeking an African adventure. The iconic Tropic of Capricorn passes through its land. With this it marks the most southerly latitude at which the…
How to Spend the Best 48 Hours in Venice
48 Hours in Venice exploring the delights of this magical city.
