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10 Places To See Before You Die

Every person has a few special places that he/she/they wants to visit at least once in a lifetime. The list of these places to see before you die is different for everyone, but there are always a few choices that you can find in almost every list. Of course, the more you learn about the wonders of the world, the longer this list becomes. You sometimes stumble on information about some magical location…

5 Great Breakfasts Around The World

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and one of the most interesting. With breakfast food there are no rules. You can get a savory standard English breakfast with tons of calories, a light and healthy oatmeal breakfast full of fiber, or a sweet Belgian waffle with syrup and fruits. In some countries, breakfast is more of a delicious experience than a quick simple meal. Here are five breakfasts around the…

Dubai Travel Guide for First Time Visitors

Article provided by Neha Singh Want to visit Dubai but not sure when to travel or what to add in your travel program? This simple yet elaborate Dubai travel guide for first time visitors encompasses everything that you should be aware when you gear up for your debut travel in Dubai, from cool travel hacks and visa information to its must-sees and experiences. Topics Covered In This Dubai Travel Guide Fast Dubai Facts…

How To Get To Petra From Eilat

“One of the most precious cultural properties of man’s cultural heritage”. That is how UNESCO described the ancient city of Petra. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and made it to the list of New 7 Wonders of the World. Here is the detailed description on how to get to Petra from Eilat. The first time I saw Petra was in the movie “Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade” and I fell in…

What To Expect From Petra – The Lost City | All You Need To Know

Raqum, the Rose city, or the Lost city. All these names tell you about a unique place in the Jordanian desert – The Lost City of Petra. Why is it called a lost city if we know about it? Well, it is because from the 7th century until the 19th century (1812) the city was lost, and only traveling Bedouins knew about its existence. So, who built Petra and how did it become ‘lost’? In this…

Shakshuka, The Best Breakfast In Israel

Whoever has been to Israel before will agree with me that it is a place with many different traditions and religions. It is a crossroad of cultures. During my visit to Jerusalem, I was so stunned by hearing so many languages, seeing so many different religious and cultural attributes, and how all of it coexists. Of course, a big plus of cultural mixing is that every part has something special to offer. You can notice…

Our Experience At Dolphin Reef In Eilat, Israel

Cody and I travelled Israel last February, exploring the old city of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities and sights. Along with exploring Israel we wanted to visit Petra, the lost city, in Jordan. It is not that difficult to get there from Eilat, the southernmost city in Israel which sits on the coast of the Red sea. We had only planned on staying here two days, but we ended up extending our time to…

The Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay Review

With Qatar airways free stopover program, we were able to stay in Doha for 38 hours. We were given the option to get a nice hotel with a huge discount. The hotel could be selected from the list provided by Qatar Airlines. Cody decided to book The Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay, which ended up costing us $27.50 We arrived at 6 am in Doha, tired and exhausted. Of course, we wanted to check…

Layover In Doha: What To Do In Doha, Qatar

We went to Doha, Qatar for only 38 hours. One of Qatar Airways’ deals is a free stopover in Doha. Cody decided that we should definitely take advantage of this offer when we are flying from Europe to Asia, so I started looking for information about this country. After all I read I wasn’t expecting much from this country, but I was pleasantly surprised. Doha has proven to be an incredible place with…

What To Do At The Pearl Qatar

Any tourist to Qatar must make their way to The Pearl. The Pearl Qatar is a man made island located right off the coast of the capital city of Doha and it is quite amazing. It spans 4 square kilometers and has a ton of cool looking towers and residential complexes. We decided to go here for an afternoon and got an Uber from our hotel in West Bay Doha. This is the most convenient…