If you enjoy using social media as a virtual escape to new and exciting travel destinations, you may have seen recent photos showcasing the beauty of Uzbekistan. Over the past year, the country has become much more accessible to tourists, with the new president introducing sweeping reforms to make the country more open to the outside world. So what’s all …
The walled city loomed ahead of us. Our tour guide, a Khiva native named Mohammed, drew our attention to a map depicting its significance in the region. It read: “Welcome to Khiva, the heart of the Silk Road Route”. Immediately, I was entranced. Khiva, a small but historically mighty city, has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. The infamous Amir …
Does the thought of travelling in a group of strangers make you cringe? Or perhaps make you want to curl into a ball, rocking yourself back and forth? Well until my recent travels, these were my own personal feelings on the matter. And yet, in September this year I found myself going on a group tour to Bosnia. I had …
Unspoilt natural beauty. Three words which, to me, describe Cape Town perfectly. I have never before visited a destination which has the perfect balance between being a thriving metropolitan city with a hiking-friendly mountain range, that is fringed by a shoreline of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. The activities in Cape Town are limitless and being bored is …
With so many options, where does one even start planning a visit to Morocco? Everyone has heard about the famed squares and bustling souqs of Marrakesh set against the backdrop of desert views, or the saintly wonders of Fez with its ancient walls, madrassas and zawiyahs. But what about somewhere new? Someplace a little different…a little less travelled? Rabat This …
Bentota boasts one of the most exquisite beaches in Sri Lanka allowing you to bask in the serene tranquility of island life. It has everything you need for a sun-kissed holiday, with fanning coconut trees and a golden sandscape. Top 5 Things to do Nothing: Just sit back, relax and enjoy the beach and the breathtaking view it promises. Water …
Tariq is a travel writer who specialises in Islamic history. An aspiring historian, Tariq is the founder of the popular Instagram page Hikma History, which explores the highs and lows of Islamic history. Part I About as iconic as a city could wish to be, this city has had its name changed three times by three different civilisations. Its story started …
If visiting Mostar hasn’t made your bucket list yet, find out why it should, starting with this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stari Most. 1.The bridge has no foundations The story goes that Stari Most was held together with metal pins and egg whites, and to this day remains an unusual yet impressive design. The bridge was commissioned by one …
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Bosnia’? Here are seven things that will make you fall in love with this Balkan gem. 1. Rich Islamic heritage Although it is well-known by the locals that the country is rich in Islamic history, this is a well-kept secret outside of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Mosques that date back to the early …
Ah, to take to the skies in a hot air balloon. Or to be more precise, to fly 3000 feet over rocky terrain in what is essentially a wicker basket with no lid. Not being afraid of heights, I was eager to cross this off my bucket list. My travel companions for this adventure were SH (my sister and the …