I had never heard much about Trabzon before this trip. Then one day, while watching a YouTube video by Joe Hattab, I saw the mountains of Trabzon and the surrounding Black Sea region covered in endless forests and pine trees. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, I had tears in my eyes; after months …
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Missed Part 1 of our Kuwait travel guide? Click the button to explore the history, old town, and top sights. Part 1 The Kuwait Seaside Promenade Kuwait’s seaside promenade is the country’s most beautiful and refreshing escapes. It is a long corniche, a ribbon stretching for13 km along the coastline of Arabian Gulf Street, roughly …
Kuwait Between Past Glory and Silent Progress: Kuwait, the country I only knew from the TV show Khalti Gmasha, Star Academy’s Bashar Al Shatti, and, of course, the Gulf War. Not exactly the mix that makes you dream of moving there, right? But destiny had other plans. It brought us from a place where winter …
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During our visit to Al Khobar, our friends invited us on a day trip to a place we had never even heard of before: Al-Ahsa. We didn’t think much of it at first, but that spontaneous invitation ended up taking us to one of the most fascinating places we visited in Saudi Arabia. To our …
Dubai After my time in Abu Dhabi, it was time to visit the city of dreams, Dubai. A destination that truly has something for everyone: a traveler chasing unforgettable experiences, an influencer searching for the next perfect photo, a freelancer drawn by its modern lifestyle, or someone hoping to build wealth and new opportunities. Dubai …
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When you say “UAE,” most people pause. But when you say “Dubai,” they instantly smile, it’s the name that echoes around the world. For many, Dubai is the UAE. But in reality, it’s just one of seven emirates, each with its own character and charm. The United Arab Emirates has undergone one of the most …
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I wanted to scream, and God gave me a stadium.I was overwhelmed, stressed, and deep down I thought, “Only a stadium can handle this level of emotion.” It wasn’t even a real prayer, but apparently, I was so close to God that day, because the answer came fast and loud. Out of nowhere, my husband …
We went to Bahrain originally for some paperwork, but decided to extend our stay for almost a week to take advantage of the opportunity and explore the country. Bahrain is rich in history, having once been home to the Dilmun civilization, which dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. We were so excited to learn …