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- 15 SepAdam in News | NO COMMENTS
Facts About The Migrant Crisis
Pro Refugee march in Vienna, Austria, 31 August, 2015 @The Apex Archive
Europe is on the midst of the biggest migration crisis since World War II. Although its background can be traced back earlier on, three, four, even more than five years maybe, the situation began to double this year, especially this summer.
- 12 MarIldiko Orosz in Airfare Deals | NO COMMENTS
Qatar Airways flights to the Middle East under $1000 r/t
Abu Dhabi
If you want to visit the Middle East this spring, you might be interested in the flight deals that our team found you from the U.S. to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, which is close to Dubai as well. Book now your Qatar Airways flights to the Middle East under $1000 r/t and save money. We will present you three flight deals from March, April and May.
- 16 Decerato in Medical Travel | NO COMMENTS
Global wellness tourism in numbers
Family in jacuzzi ©hotel-arabella/Flickr
Wellness tourism has been a really big deal in the past few years and it was projected to be growing with approximately 10% annually in the next 5 years so it is definitely a segment of the travel industry that’s worth paying attention to.
So let’s see a bit more about the details and numbers of global wellness tourism industry and its development. This might also be of interest to anyone who is a fan of spas and full scale wellness treatments. …
- 30 Octerato in News | NO COMMENTS
Top 3 busiest airports in Europe
Frankfurt
There are many different ways to define a busy airport: considering the number of flights starting from there, the number of connections it has, the amount of cargo traffic and so on. And yet, when we think of a really busy airport the first thing occurring to us is the multitude of people filling the corridors and waiting areas.
Here come the busiest airports in Europe, so you would know where to expect the biggest crowds and longest queues but also the most amenities and things to do. As you will see in the video below, Heathrow Airport, for instance, has got a lot to offer. …
- 15 May
Dubai holidays with Virgin Holidays: explore the jewel of the Middle East
Dubai beach ©keithusc/Flickr
This year, why not explore somewhere truly exotic, by visiting Dubai? The perfect holiday destination for families or frequent travellers, Dubai has something to offer everyone.
Travellers looking for places to go in Dubai should take a walk into Satwa, the Indian and Filipino district for some delicious cuisine, and peruse market stalls selling a variety of jewellery and fabrics. Pop into the historical district of Bur Dubai and dine in one of their many floating restaurants. You can also browse the many spice souks in Dubai’s old financial centre of Deira.
If you’re after a more rural experience, you can explore the Middle East’s endless desert in a 4×4 jeep with frequent tours taking place out of the city each day. Or why not take a stroll along Dubai’s many beautiful beaches? There’s just so much to explore! …
- 08 Maritachan in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Unusual table manner tips from around the world
photo by Sergio Russo on Flickr
If you were ever been constantly told to mind your table manners, especially when you’re at someone else’s place, you can forget this piece of advice when you’re traveling. In fact, being careful with dining etiquette is very important when abroad, but when you’re in a country whose culture is very different from your own, one of the first things you have to do if forget the dos and don’ts that you learned as a kind.
In a foreign country, the food might not be the only thing that’s different – the way you have to eat it is also unexpected. So if you want to avoid looking like a barbarian next time you’re dining out in a foreign country, here are some unusual table manner tips. …
- 10 Jantylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
A traveler’s guide to Bahrain
Manama, photo by abcdz2000 on Flickr
Countries in the Middle East have fascinating cultures and histories, but Western travelers are often put off by cultural differences and strict laws. If you avoided visiting Saudi Arabia because you weren’t sure you would be able to stick to the local norms, then Bahrain is definitely a better choice with the same benefits.
This small Middle Eastern country has all the Arabian charm you ever wanted, spiced up with a hefty dose of liberalism. Bahrain is a treasure trove for the curious explorer – it’s not all sand, shallow water and lovely beaches, but also ancient historical sites, old forts, interesting museums and a flurry of nightlife and shopping center. Here’s a traveler’s guide to Bahrain for those planning a holiday in this intriguing country. …
- 12 Dec
A traveler’s guide to Tajikistan
photo by Ben Paarmann on Flickr
Like its neighbors Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, or its fellow Central Asian country Turkmenistan, Tajikistan is not the likeliest travel destination that will pop up on the first pages of a travel guide to Asia.
But like all these other countries, Tajikistan has a few well kept secrets that have the potential to make any traveler jump up with delight. Granted, Tajikistan is not the luckiest country on the planet: it is one of the poorest in Central Asia (if not the world), and it has been ravaged by civil war.
But Tajikistan is fast getting back on its feet, and even tourism is slowly becoming more and more common in these lands. If you are looking for unique sights and culture in a place that is largely unknown to visitors, here is a traveler’s guide to Tajikistan. …
- 26 Octandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 sights in Saudi Arabia
Abha, photo by marviikad on Flickr
Mentions of Saudi Arabia usually conjure up mixed feelings in people. The tales of the Arabian Nights with their lush exoticism are tied to the desert lands and rich cities of Saudi Arabia, as well as grim stories of social and political repression. But if you can get past the misgivings (and manage to obtain a notoriously difficult to get travel visa), Saudi Arabia will most definitely surprise you.
The home of natural wonders like deserts with dunes the size of buildings, exotic animals, and inspiring historical sites, Saudi Arabia is definitely not the most liberal and accepting travel destinations, but worth a bit of effort if you don’t mind conforming to local norms and customs. So here are top 5 sights in Saudi Arabia. …
- 20 Sepandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The backpacker’s guide to Lebanon
Beirut, photo by austinevan
Lebanon is not what most people imagine the Middle East is like. This small country is green and mountainous, sand dune-less and modern, with great care invested in preserving its rich historical heritage. Lebanon hasn’t always been a perfect place for a holiday, but there’s no doubt about it today: if you want to go to the Middle East, start with Lebanon.
Friendly people, cities with great nightlife, loads of historical sites ranging from the old to the very old, and an incredible cuisine, make Lebanon irresistible. What’s more, Lebanon can be visited on a budget, so here’s a backpacker’s guide to Lebanon. …
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