22,142 square meters. 40,000 worshippers. 82 marble domes. 1,096 exterior white marble columns. The largest handwoven carpet and chandelier in the world. 12 years and $545 million to build. The…
Middle East
Dubai Desert Safari: Picking The Right Tour For You
August 16, 2019If you’ve read my Dubai Destination Guide or my advice for exploring Dubai On A Shoestring Budget then you’ll have noticed two things. Firstly, I’m not a massive fan of…
Dubai on a Shoestring: Ten Ways to Avoid Imminent Budget Bankruptcy in the City of Gold
November 29, 2018Let’s start with an obvious statement: Dubai isn’t cheap! Far from it. In fact, never have I been to a place where the cost of a bang average meal made…
Doha, Qatar Destination Guide
November 2, 2018Up until the 19th Century, international maps of the Middle East didn’t even include Qatar. Now, with the country set to be the stage for the World Cup (whether you…
Bahrain lies just off the coast of Saudi Arabia, and Manama, perched neatly on its northeastern tip, is its capital city. Although this archipelago is the smallest country in the…
Oman: Five Great Reasons It Should Be On Your 2018 Bucket List!
February 27, 2018From the bustling Arabic market place of Mutrah Souk where the fragrant frankincense wafts through the air, the beautiful intricacy of the city’s forts and mosques, to the turquoise sheltered…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Destination Guide
February 9, 2018Where to start! To a certain extent, Dubai is a destination that defies both logic and, potentially, your budget. I’ve traveled through Dubai on my way to Asia and Africa…
Beirut, Lebanon Destination Guide
November 21, 2017When you say you’re going to Beirut most people seem to recoil in horror seemingly recalling details of the civil war they undoubtedly heard very little about (myself included). Sure,…