Middle East

My top 6 things to do in Istanbul

My top 6 things to do in Istanbul

There was so much to explore in beautiful Istanbul that I am sure I haven’t covered it all. However, following my last post – My Trip to Istanbul – and during my 5 days in Istanbul, I have gathered my top 6 things to do.…

My trip to Istanbul – where culture and people meet

My trip to Istanbul – where culture and people meet

Hello Turkey! After Egypt my trip to Istanbul follows. What to expect? Part of the deal with my dad and him coming to Hurghada – Diving in Hurghada with my Dad – was to visit Istanbul as well. Furthermore, the weather was supposed to be…

Diving in Hurghada with my Dad

Diving in Hurghada with my Dad

If you would have told me only two weeks ago, I would be diving, especially scuba diving in Hurghada with my dad, I would have said NO WAY! I am not very comfortable in water. The thought of going diving always scared me. However, after…

My round trip: Luxor – Aswan – Abu Simbel – Luxor

My round trip: Luxor – Aswan – Abu Simbel – Luxor

I am writing this blog post overlooking the Red Sea, after having just completed my round trip: Aswan – Abu Simbel – Luxor. It was a great trip with more temples, history, and a Nile river cruise. Where you basically do nothing for two days,…

Luxor, the biggest ‘open-air museum’

Luxor, the biggest ‘open-air museum’

To explore more of Egypt, all you have to do is follow the Nile River, the longest river in the world at 6,695km. From my time with the Pyramids, I headed south towards the town Luxor and Luxor Temple, the biggest ‘open-air museum’ in Egypt.…

Hanging out with the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza

Hanging out with the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza

Leaving UAE meant, I have left the modern day castles in the sand and arrived at the ultimate castles in the sand. The 4500 year old Pyramids! Where else can you spend the day hanging out with the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza? How…

My pit stop in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

My pit stop in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Given that UAE was only a bus ride from Muscat, it seemed rather natural that I should go and check out the country next door. So, I had my pit stop in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for three nights! UAE, the land of dates and…

Oman – to go or not to go?

Oman – to go or not to go?

Oman – To go or not to go? As mentioned in my first blog about Oman – My road trip through Oman – I arrived in Muscat, the capital city, one week ago. After my awesome road trip, exploring the country, I am now back…

Hiking and Swimming in Oman

Hiking and Swimming in Oman

Hiking Jebel Shams Mountain After all the rain and clouds in Vietnam, I was finally able to go back outdoors again. So, hiking Jebel Shams in Oman was on my to do list. I was ready for the mountains and I was not disappointed. The…