Planning a trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a controversial destination. When planning my trip to Jeddah, I was not immune or blissfully ignorant of…
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Up in the air: paratriking in Qatar
In the dappled sunrise light of day, the view from the sky was of sand, sea and people as the…
Visiting the Salt Lakes in Abu Dhabi
You may have heard of the sulphur springs in Oman, the white travertine terraces in Pammukale, (Turkey), the salt flats…
Visiting Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi
The water is the most gentle hue of blue, unassuming but striking, the humble star of the island. I watch…
Quirky cafes in Qatar
If I can say one thing about Qatar, it’s that it aims to quietly impress. Not competing with the neighbouring…
Visiting Northern Qatar: a day trip from doha
There is so much to see of Qatar beyond the city and a day trip to Northern Qatar is perfect…
Camel races in qatar: where, why & how to visit?
Camel races in Qatar took me back in time: to a time when bedouin Arabs were indebted to the camel….
Visiting Musfur Sinkhole in Qatar
Musfur Sinkhole is the deepest and relatively easiest cave to access in Qatar. This of course implies that there are…
Visiting Safliya island in Qatar
Qatar has many islands off its coast from The Pearl to Purple Island to Safliya Island. Being the curious panda…
Travelling in Egypt- Panda’s 10 day itinerary
Travelling in Egypt is the trip dreams are made of. From the pharaoh’s tombs, to the roaring Nile, to vibrant…
