Did you know that Iceland’s oldest swimming pool is a 101 year old pool tucked in the mountain side? Built in 1923, the Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. It’s also completely free to visit and was one of the biggest highlights from our winter trip to Iceland. It is absolutely …
If you want to plan an trip to Jordan but don’t know where to start, this article is for you. Plan the perfect Jordan itinerary, including all the best things to do. Home to ancient Nabatean and Arab civilizations, stunning landscapes, delicious food, and incredibly hospitable people, Jordan truly is a must-see destinations. Having travelled …
Known as sukseh “سوكسه” or “lazy cake” this cake is popular throughout the levant area of the Middle East (Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine). It uses readily available ingredients, is made without an oven, and can be prepared within a matter of minutes. It is perfect for last-minute guests! Where is sukseh made? While Sukseh …
If you want to plan an trip to Uzbekistan but have no where to start, this article is for you. Plan the perfect Uzbekistan itinerary, including all the best things to do. Once the center of an important trading route on the Silk Road, Uzbekistan is absolutely filled with history and culture to explore. Yet, …
To visit Failaka island is arguably one of the coolest things to see in Kuwait. Yet, it is notoriously hard to get to. As a local of Kuwait, I’m sharing exactly how you can travel to Failaka Island independently. What is Failaka Island? Failaka Island is a small Island off the coast of Kuwait. It …
Moroccan food is undoubtedly one of the most delicious and unique cuisines in the world. Drawing on the influences of its indigenous North African roots, its Arab ties, and its history of European colonization, Morocco has a cuisine that has evolved to become a melting pot of flavors, textures, and ingredients. While in Morocco, there …
Visiting Fez, Morocco’s oldest Imperial city, is an absolute must while on a trip to Morocco. When it was built in the 800s, the city was intended to be a grand center of Moroccan culture, history, and trade. Even today, more than 1200 years later, this goal still holds true. As the second largest city, Fez …
On classic travel guide websites such as TripAdvisor and Google Reviews, Tunisia appears to be a place with a pretty nonexistent food and nightlife scene for young people. In fact, here is a reference that I found when I Googled searched “nightlife in Tunis”: While Tunisian culture has always emphasized a slower-paced “cafe culture” that …
In June 2017, I had the chance to travel to North Wales with my roommate Luna’s family. Honestly, after living in Wales for two years, I didn’t think that there would me much more to see of Wales. After all, it is a rather small country. However, I couldn’t be more wrong! My weekend in …
In the summer of 2018, I had the chance to spend a month in Turkey with the Lions Club Exchange Youth Camp and Exchange Program. It was an absolutely incredible experience, and I fell in love with Turkey and all that it had to offer. One of the things that I especially loved about Turkey …
