Dubai is a larger than life city in the Middle East. It’s one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates and famous for many things. It’s …
First Timer's Guide to the Middle East
Are you fascinated by the Middle East but uncertain about how to explore it? This storyboard features the best destination in the Middle East for first-timers (in my opinion!), the European city that will give you a genuine taste for the Middle East and one of the most exciting adventures you can have in this beautiful and exotic region

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Istanbul is one of my favourite cities – I have visited three times. It is literally where East meets West and is a fantastic city to visit if you’re …
Dubai is the largest city, and one of the Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Just like Jordan, this is another must-see city in the …
Located on the Arabian Peninsula, sits Dubai. This wealthy and modern city is known for its luxury tourism. It also caters amazingly well to …
If you’re spending one day in Dubai, it’s most likely due to the fact that you’re there for a layover. However, this is only manageable with a …
Jordan is one of the safest countries to visit in the Middle East and to my mind one of the most stunning. And forget that it is in the Middle East – …
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Travelling as a single person can be intimidating, especially if you’ve reached your 50s and have never travelled alone before. I took my first solo …
A few years ago there were hardly any singles travel groups that offered options for holidays for one – let alone companies who completely focused on …
Looking for singles holidays over 40? I did my first ever solo trip at 35. I was separated from my now ex-husband and I loved to travel. However, most …