Exceeded expectations, Calm, Cultural We spent some time in Bahrain during a 16-hour layover (intentionally booked it this way), but we got a good flavour of this pearl of a nation *pardon the pun*. I would love to return! The museums were brilliant and unique. They give justice to Bahrain’s rich history and its origins.Continue reading “16 Hours in Manama, Bahrain”
Category Archives: Asia
The Ancient Silk Route
Mesmerising, Magnificent, Magestic Uzbekistan has got to be on every true traveller’s bucket list. Not only is it home to The Ancient Silk Route, but it is a country encapsulated with empowering history, rigorous empires, affluent leaders, and most importantly, Imaam Al-Bukhari. Let us not forget the architecture. Oh, the architecture. I felt like IContinue reading “The Ancient Silk Route”
The Maldives
Breath-taking, Blissful, Bewitched *Breathe* I struggle to find the right words to describe this…haven. So I won’t try, but I will say it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Go with the right person and you will enjoy every minute. I promise! And no, it doesn’t have to be all about romance: The Maldives can be enjoyed withContinue reading “The Maldives”
Cappadocia and Beyond
Magical, Entranced, Captivating Caves, star-lit skies, and hot air balloons. I was expecting a flying carpet to appear any minuteโฆ Sleeping in a cave hotel was on my bucket list for a while and Iโm glad I experienced it. There is an authentic feel to it, as if nature has welcomed you into an embrace,Continue reading “Cappadocia and Beyond”
Istanbul
Magical, Calming, Mighty Land of the dervishes? I’m getting “The Forty Rules of Love” vibes just by remembering this beautiful city, home to one of the greatest empires – the Ottomans. Istanbul is unique, a real treasure, which needs to be experienced by all. Where else can you find a city straddled between two continents?Continue reading “Istanbul”
Crossing Continents 