Middle East
When you tell your friends and family that you plan to travel to the Middle East, you can expect the same remarks: “what about terrorists?”, “isn’t it super dangerous there?”, “are you crazy?!” It’s always best to do your own research and while some areas of this region aren’t traveller-friendly, for the most part it’s one of the safest and rewarding places you can travel. Ignore everyone else and find out for yourself.
Abu Dhabi Holiday Guide – Plan The Perfect Trip To The UAE Capital
Planning an Abu Dhabi holiday can seem a bit daunting at first. There are simply so many things to see and do in this modern Emirates city, that it can feel almost impossible to see them all. But if you want to have the best Abu Dhabi holiday possible, you need to understand that you ...
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Travelling to Iran: A Guide to Obtaining an Iranian Visa
Due to Iran’s somewhat complicated political situation in the past, entering this truly unique country as a tourist hasn’t always been easy. There are still a few challenges to traveling in Iran, such as the strict Islamic law and the massive firewall, but things are slowly changing for the better. Even though it may be ...
The Ultimate Guide To Backpacking Iran
Without a doubt, Iran is one of the most fascinating, friendly and exotic countries that you will ever visit. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about backpacking Iran and even share some secrets that you won’t find in your guide-book. Iran is officially an Islamic Republic, so women travelling here will have ...
Capturing Iran: A Photo Journey Through This Misunderstood Nation
The Middle Eastern country of Iran is misunderstood by many. Western media portrays this nation as a place filled with nuclear weapons, a sinister ruler and women dressed from head to toe in black. As with every country, Iran isn’t without its faults. However, any misconceptions we may have had were completely shattered the minute we ...
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Iranian People: Are They Really As Nice As Travellers Say?
If you’ve ever travelled in, or around Iran, then you’ve experienced or heard the rumours about the Iranian people. Countless travellers rave about their hospitality and their generous, genuine nature. But are the Iranian people really as nice as travellers say? We spent 31 days travelling Iran and we’ve definitely formed our own opinion. From ...
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Tabriz & Tehran: The End Of Our Epic Adventure!
After 5 days in Esfahan, we waved good-bye to the most generous couple we’ve ever met in our lives. Just hours later the wheels of the plane were lifting off and we were flying to Tabriz (that’s right we flew… only $40 each!). We arrived around midnight and took a taxi to our hotel where ...
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