When you think of shopping in Cyprus, Lefkara lace is probably about all that comes to mind. As lovely as it is, if you know where to look and what to buy, Cyprus has some gorgeous surprises in store, in both the North and the South. While Larnaka and Nicosia have some fabulous boutiques and … Read more about Shopping Cyprus
Want to go to a place where you can take a stroll with some shepherds, scramble about soaring castles, fill up on a ‘full kebab’ and walk ‘the line’? Then take a look at my story Northern Cyprus: 10 Reasons to Go Now which has just gone up on the Nine MSN Travel site to … Read more about Northern Cyprus: 10 reasons to go now
Join me for a live chat about Dubai and the UAE on Wednesday 10 September 5-6pm Sydney time when you can ask me anything you want about Dubai, the UAE, travelling and living there. You might have seen our Dubai Insiders Guide on the NineMSN Travel site? Well, as part of the launch of the … Read more about Got any questions about Dubai?
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting (intended to teach humility, patience and discipline), started in the Islamic World with the sighting of the new moon today. Ramadan Kareem to all my friends in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East. I’ll be posting more about Ramadan in the next few days. Pictured? … Read more about Ramadan Kareem
Oh yes, there are more exotic goodies to buy in Dubai…6. Carpets and kilims – the UAE has a reputation for having the finest quality carpets in the region at the lowest prices. This is because there is a discerning audience of locals and expats who know their carpets (and know how to bargain!), there’s … Read more about Top 10 things to buy in Dubai, pt 2