Best hotels in Oman for a luxury getaway

Published February 8, 2018

If you are an expat in the Emirates, Oman is a quick weekend getaway from Dubai. For those coming from Europe, Oman is a safe and peaceful country in a region that is constantly in the news for the wrong reasons. The World Economic Forum… Read More →

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A visit to Oman’s Jabreen Castle (with complete guide)

Published February 2, 2018

Jabreen Castle is a beautiful 17th century historical castle in Oman, around 2h drive from Muscat. Don't miss out on this gem. Find out why here. Read More →

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Visiting Bahla Fort, Oman’s only UNESCO fort

Published January 12, 2018

Bahla Fort is an fortress located at the base of the Jebel Akhdar mountains and listed as a UNESCO site. Don't visit this medieval Islamic fort without this guide. Read More →

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Visiting Nizwa Fort, Oman’s most visited monument

Published January 9, 2018

It's no surprise that Nizwa Fort is Oman’s most visited sight. It is filled with culture, history and exhibits. Click here for a full guide to this treasure Read More →

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Ultimate Guide to Abu Dhabi – One of the World’s Best Cities

Published March 1, 2017

Abu Dhabi is a lovely city that offers anything from lush gardens to desert safaris. Here is your ultimate guide to Abu Dhabi, where old meets new. Read More →

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Six Senses Zighy Bay review – The dramatic allure of the desert

Published June 11, 2016

A wonderfully exclusive, remote and alluring stay. Read my Six Senses Zighy Bay review for a thousand and one night desert fairy tale Read More →

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Guide to the Luxury Restaurants of Dubai

Published March 9, 2016

Dubai has a wide range of dining options, these are 5 of my favorite luxury and romantic ones Read More →

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Dubai Travel Guide: Where to go for luxury and what to do for extreme fun

Published April 4, 2015

Visitors flock to Disneyland for grown-ups in search of the unique, the fancy and the over-the-top. After 5 years as a resident here are a few of the common, the luxury and the obscene Read More →

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Learnings from working in the Middle East

Published September 6, 2014

Updated in November 2016

I lived in Dubai for 5 years with a break living in South Africa of about 18 months in the middle and although for most of that time I was actually working on projects in Africa, I did start off with… Read More →

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