Tag: Travel Guide
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‘The magic of Old Dubai’
‘Finding understated magic in old dubai- Al Bastakiya’ Al Fahidi is the historical neighbourhood also know as Al Bastakiya in Bur (old) Dubai that shows the middle east in a more traditional sense. Since most of Dubai is all about grandness, modernism, sky scrapers and a somewhat artificial surroundings, Al Bastakiya is a step back…
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‘Bleached Beauty, Cisternino’
‘Charming little Gem in the heart of the trulli region’ Cisternino is a sweet little town in the province of Brindisi located right next to other gems, such as Martina Franca and Locorondo. It is in the heart of Puglia’s trulli region that makes the most scenic (and my all time favourite) drive when exploring…
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Roussillon, Baumaniere & Village de Venasque
‘Roussillon, the red town of provence’ Perched on a hilltop, this saturated fairytale town is one of Luberon’s favourites. It differs from neighbouring towns due to its unusual awash of colouring, from faded pinks to rusty reds as it sits on a goldmine of ochre. (Ochre is a pigment used in painting) The surrounding is…
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The seaside Gallipoli
‘An old island town with surrounding transparent water’ It was a brutally hot day for being late september when we visited this little seaside town for the first time and all I could remember was, how amazing it would be to dip into the crystal clear waters! We took a drive from Oria to Gallipoli…
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Pastel Jumeirah Sunset
The hazy sky was a pastel overcast of light pinks and purple, where the golden sun quickly dropped into the horizon. We walked along the Jumeraih beach to capture the skyline in the distance and to see the Burj al Arab in its sunset glory. We walked on the velvety sand with our feet in…
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Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque
‘A magnificent structure of marble, gold & hollow domes that symbolise peace and tolerance through Islamic eyes’ Known as the White Pearl of the Gulf, The Grand Mosque is a feast for the soul. Grand it is, the Sheikh Zhayed Grand Mosque took eleven years to build and is without a doubt not to be…
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Charming Uzes, the foodie town
‘Charming cozy town of Uzes is a gastronomic dream’ In all of Provence, I had my favourite escargot in La Parenthése that were soaked in a vibrant green parsley jus and the best morning market experience. I love the ambiance in Uzes, it is cozy and untainted by tourism that much divert to famous places…
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Tivoli’s Secret Garden
‘Finding the secret garden of Italy in Tivoli that breathes art & history’ Providing the perfect country escape, Tivoli is a small medieval town situated on the Aniene river, about 30 kilometers from Rome that is filled with beauty and history. Perched on a hilltop with an abundance of natural beauty, the town offers panoramic…