Ramadan in Qatar: a Qatar expat experience is a guest post by Velvet from Must Love Dust Ramadan in Qatar Ramadan is a holy month observed by Muslims which involves a number of lifestyle changes. The aim is to bring oneself closer to God through behaviour. Qatar is just 1 of the 50 countries where [...]

The idea of travelling in the Middle East may seem fraught with difficulties, given much of the region’s turbulent political climate – but Jordan is a country that offers a relatively easy introduction. It is fairly compact, and has a superb transport network to boot, meaning you can explore a great deal of the country [...]

This is a guest post by Liz from L’appel du Vide Jerusalem is a city divided. Claimed by four very distinct religious and cultural groups, the city is full of beauty, conflict and history. As you walk around the old city you can’t help but feel that very brick is steeped in very powerful cultural significance. [...]

This is a guest post by Emma from The Go To Handbook After a wonderful 6 year relationship with my now-fiancé, he broke some life-changing news. He wanted us to move to his home country, Israel, to continue his education and see his family. At first I was shocked and, quite frankly, a little scared. [...]

Get lost with our guest writer, Laura-Jane Marsden, in the magical maze of Syria’s undercover markets At the Turkish border crossing into Aleppo, Syria I am feeling tired and intolerant. Why aren’t the crowds of Turks with wads of cash poking out of their passports standing in an orderly queue with their visa forms filled [...]

This week’s guest post is by Inka from Glamour Granny Travels “You are going where? “Have you packed your tin hat and your bullet proof vest?” These are just a few of the comments I heard last week when I told people that I was going to Beirut – and not only for a short [...]