If you happen to be lucky enough to be traveling to the Middle East anytime soon, then there are a few things to note, as from the 27 of May, for a month, most Muslims in the Middle East will be observing the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the 9th month of the… [Read More]
The Ultimate Guide to Tel Aviv
Red umbrellas, beachside bars and restaurants line the white sands of the Mediterranean. Tanned, young Tel Avivian men purposefully hit their paddleball in the direction of the topless sunbathers. Tunes blast chaotically from countless different speakers—a muddled mash-up of Arabic, Hebrew and American 80’s classics. As I cross the street to the beach, horns… [Read More]
The Ultimate Guide to Beirut, the Paris of the Middle East
Out of all the regions in the world, the Middle-East is by far my favorite. It is, in my mind, as intriguing as it is chaotic; a place of complete paradoxes in which I feel at home. Therefore, I could hardly contain my excitement the first time I boarded a plane to go live,… [Read More]
A Guide to Dubai for First Time Visitors
Dubai is the gem of the Middle East where tradition intersects with modernism and opulence; and where the city’s energy is palpable. Dubai is extremely diverse with local “Emiratis” making up only a fraction of the population; leaving the city as a veritable melting pot of various cultures and cuisine. Home to idyllic views, indulgent food… [Read More]
