Do you ever get lonely when you travel? If not, why not? And what do you do to prevent the onset of loneliness, especially if you regularly travel alone? How do you deal with it? I must admit I don’t think I know how it really feels to be lonely. Possibly because I’ve always been … Read more about Dealing with loneliness on the road
Five more reasons why I think Ramadan is a fabulous time to visit the Middle East, continued from part 1:5. Lively Nights – by contrast to the somnolent days, Ramadan nights are spirited. After Iftar (when everyone breaks their fast at sunset) the streets come alive. Whole cities are on the move as people pile … Read more about 9 Reasons to Love Ramadan: part 2
Many travellers avoid the Middle East during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, but I think it’s a fab time to visit. Why? Well, you’ll have to read my post 9 Reasons to Love Ramadan on Viator. In short?1. It’s all about the moon – what’s not to love about a festival that only begins … Read more about 9 Reasons to Love Ramadan: part 1
Just a reminder that we’re going to be around for a live chat on Wednesday 10th Sept., for one hour from 5pm to 6pm Sydney and Melbourne time. A reader asked me what time that was going to be in the USA? To give you an idea, it means we start at noon Wednesday Dubai … Read more about What do you want to know about Dubai? Just ask away…
Western Australia is this wonderful vast place in Australia that boasts the country’s best beaches, best weather, most breathtaking landscapes, and the most enviable laidback lifestyle of all of Australia’s states. It takes up around a third of the country yet has only a tenth of the nation’s population so there are lots of wide … Read more about Western Australia in Wanderlust