Located on the shores of the Red Sea, Jeddah is not only Saudi Arabia’s vital link to Mecca but equally a city rich in things to see and do. What can be seen during your visit to this unique and vibrant coastal city is that the 10 Things to Do in Jeddah offer a harmonious culmination of the local color and contemporary style. Ranging from coral buildings as old as the city through modern art scenes in the city, visitors will have a rich experience in the city. Discovering Al-Balad: […]

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Vic (aka Vich) is a fantastic train accessible tourist day trip from Barcelona being a compact town with a historic walled centre that retains most of it’s medieval buildings and street layout. Vic, the capital of the Osona county, can be found 69 kilometres (42 miles) inland in a large mountain surrounded plain halfway between Barcelona and the Pyrenees.               Vic has a good collection of museums and monuments that cover diverse subjects and easily fill a whole day of tourism. The construction of […]

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Saudi Arabia used to be one of the most difficult countries to secure a tourist visa. Several years ago on a flight from Bangkok to Vietnam I remember reading an article mentioning that policies regarding travel to the country would be changing in the coming years. I made a mental note to keep an eye open for that. I was able to visit last year, spending the majority of my time in Dammam. Traveling to Saudi Arabia can be an exhilarating adventure, with its unique blend of ancient traditions and […]

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Aguascalientes, Mexico – November 24, 2023 – To know Mexico’s State of Aguascalientes is to discover Mexico on a more intimate level. It’s a place that is steeped in centuries-old traditions, history, and culture and embodies so much of what makes up the fabric of Mexico as a whole. With a history spanning more than five centuries, Aguascalientes is Mexico personified. The museum-rich capital of Aguascalientes is peppered with leafy parks, lined with broad boulevards, and dressed up with impressive architecture. It’s a city that is as known for its […]

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Meet Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA (HI USA) – The largest hostel network in the United States. HI USA was founded in 1934 and is a non-profit organization that offers hostel accommodations, activities and programs promoting inclusivity and diversity. Russ joins the interview to talk about how HI-USA is more than just an ordinary hostel that provides guests a bed to sleep in for the night. Q. Tell us about your journey into hosteling business. Growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, my early interest was all about football, […]

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Saudi Arabia is poised to be the new travel, art and cultural destination. First Saudi F1 Grand Prix took place concurrent with the launch of the Jeddah’s Art Promenade The Jeddah Art Promenade, Saudi Arabia’s first globally curated public-art destination was unveiled December 3rd, 2021 kicking off the first Saudi Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. Directed by none other than one of the most influential disruptors in the creative world, Kasseem ‘Swizz Beatz’ Dean, this project is the first of many to come from his global creative agency headquartered in […]

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Dubai is a shining gem of the United Arab Emirates or UAE. An ultra-modern city, Dubai is known for its glamour, luxury and opulence. When it comes to architecture and design, the city has broken several world records. Right from owning one of the largest malls in the world to the tallest building in the world, Dubai has always surprised and awed the world with its architectural feats. Due to all these reasons and more, Dubai is one of the most popular holiday destinations for people across the world. If […]

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In order to fully explore Cairo, you’re going to have to move from one location to another at some point. Don’t be overwhelmed! The city offers several different transportation options, all of which are part of the joy and challenges of traveling in Egypt. Not sure which is best for you? The list below covers their advantages and disadvantages, as well as how to use them. Taxi With taxis, it’s all about confidence. Taxi drivers are notorious for trying to squeeze extra money out of you. Don’t be scared off […]

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Have you ever visited the city of Dubai? If yes, then you will relate to the city as well as I do. If no, then it’s the right time to add this amazing city to your bucket list. I lived in Dubai for almost 14 years and is where I was born and raised. So, what’s so special about Dubai and what makes this city different from others? Dubai is among the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest and the most populated city in […]

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The air was unusually clear for Cairo, a city notorious for its polluted, hazy skies. Perhaps it was only because it was my first time seeing all the Christmas decorations set up for the bazaar that it felt like a crisp winter day. The bazaar was an opportunity for refugee women to showcase their skills and talents. Many of them were selling handicrafts, and others were dishing up food from their home countries. The smells mingled throughout the crowds. There were clusters of tables and crowds of people– both Egyptians […]

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The sea, the sea! That was my miraculous view for at least four Galilean days staying in a hotel on the outskirts of the ancient city of Tiberias, Israel. That was the Sea of Galilee or Lake Tiberias or Buhayrat Tabriya in Arabic or Yam Kinneret in Hebrew. This is the sea of abounding stories; biblical, archaeological, economic, political and of personal testimonies. One Night I was awakened by a dream. I was swimming in the sea’s deep silence and terror. I was all struggling, in that dark bottomless blackness […]

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“If a blind man should gaze upon the world but one day, he should gaze upon Istanbul.” – Alphonse de Lamartine Few places elicit the “It’s the most beautiful city I have ever seen!” reaction as frequently as Istanbul. Those were also my exact sentiments the first time I visited back in 2004. Today, 15 years later, as I stroll the empty streets of downtown Istanbul in the middle of the night, I remember why I have ever since felt this way. I contemplate the marvelous architecture, reflect upon its unparalleled […]

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I first discovered Sarah’s Ask a Concierge website when reviewing the list of speakers at the annual Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show (held every February). I was intrigued by her impressive background including extensive international travel experience especially in Europe and the Middle East. She is a prolific writer, creates entertaining travel videos and is a well-regarded concierge. In 2015 Les Clefs d’Or named her “The World’s Most Up and Coming Concierge”. Here are a number of questions for Sarah including a focus on her concierge work as well […]

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It has been a long day, yet one that has been extremely enjoyable. Two days in a car would not have been a preferred choice after my disastrous week of cycling in the Atlas Mountains but Mousa, my guide, has made the right calls with stops for both the sights on the way and for breaks, as well as sensing when to chat and when to leave me to doze. The further we drive – the further into the desert we go – the better the scenery. We are roughly […]

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What I love most about New York, is the diversity of people and cultures that mix and mingle without even thinking twice about it. Walking down the street, you are more likely to hear any one of a large array of foreign languages than you are to hear English. This could include Chinese, Indian, Russian, German, Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese, Urdu…. You name it and you’ll probably hear it. And each group brings with it its own culture and history and foods that make New York such a fun place to […]

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