If you only read the headlines, you’re missing a lot of the story. Parts of the Middle East have been home to unspeakable tragedy, but there are many countries in the region that are safe and often overlooked by travellers wanting to see the world. Don’t make the same mistake that others do. Head on […]
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10 Great Vacations for Photographers
When you head on a vacation to somewhere marvellous, it’s only natural that you want to take photographs of your experience. The vacation won’t last forever and a well-placed photograph of a temple or a friendly selfie of you and a friend will ensure you remember the experience every time you look at the photo. […]
Exploring the Cities of Tomorrow: The World’s Coolest Modern Cities
Increasingly, the gap between the world we live in and the futuristic cities we see in sci-fi movies and TV shows is shrinking. For instance, the original Blade Runner film was set in Los Angeles in 2019, which is a mere two years away. We might not have flying cars like in the film, but […]
Zoos Around the World
There are, according to the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, over 10,000 zoos around the world, so while travelling, the opportunities to visit one are innumerable. Whether as an adult or a child, most people love zoos. But first, what is the definition of a zoo? I quote from one source, “An establishment that maintains […]
An Abu Dhabi Vacation is a Great Gateway to East Africa and the World
Enjoy an Abu Dhabi vacation on your way to exploring East Africa. There’s a city in the Middle East that offers world class shopping, jaw-dropping architecture, a fascinating historic core, an exciting food scene, and one of the world’s most modern airports with connections to over 120 destinations. The airport is also one of the […]
How to Enjoy a Dubai Vacation on a Budget
It might seem like the most counter-intuitive travel advice that you’re likely to read, but it is possible to enjoy a Dubai vacation on a budget. Yes, the city that boasts the world’s tallest building, the world’s largest mall, and the world’s only 7-star hotel is actually affordable to Globetrotters with an average budget. Let’s […]
The United Arab Emirates – So Much More Than a Stopover…
The last time I visited Dubai was over 15 years ago. In fact the famous Palm Island had not even been built as yet, never mind the World Islands, Burj Khalifa, or the Dubai Mall, so it was definitely time for me to return to the sunny Arabian shores of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). […]
United Arab Emirates and a Tale of Two Cities
Where can you find the world’s tallest building, man-made islands, the world’s only 6-star hotel, the fastest rollercoaster in the world, and so much more… all built in the middle of the desert? The United Arab Emirates of course! The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a fascinating destination full of modern buildings and architectural wonders, […]
Dubai: All that Glitters
Photographer and freelance journalist Flash Parker recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates’ most glittering jewel: Dubai. Go back to read Part 1, Dubai: The Electric Caterpillar Go back to read Part 2, Dubai: In with the Old For all of Dubai’s flash and dash, there’s still an air of elegant mystery to this city. Old Dubai’s attractions […]
Dubai: In with the Old
Photographer and freelance journalist Flash Parker recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates’ most glittering jewel: Dubai. Go back to read Part 1, Dubai: The Electric Caterpillar After pulling my head out of the clouds I was whisked out of the future and into the past and immersed in the Old Dubai I otherwise would have never […]
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