Middle Eastern countries used to be layovers for Southeast Asian travelers on their way to Europe. Reversing the trend, cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are becoming their own destinations by pulling in tourists from both East and West. Another …
A shopping paradise in the Gulf sounds appealing to anyone who fancies collecting nice things from around the world. There are plenty of traditional souvenirs, crafts and heritage items to bring home from shopping in Qatar. The journey is not …
Qatar used to be one of the region’s poorest countries. Today, however, Qatar has catapulted itself into the spotlight by being the world’s richest country as of 2019. The country is now home to high-end shopping malls, magnificent skyscrapers, and …
After visiting Zimbabwe and enjoying its spectacular national parks and Victoria Falls, it made good sense to pop into neighbouring Zambia to tick off the only other country starting with the letter ‘z’. Visiting both Zambia and Zimbabwe at the …
My arrival into Cape Town brought home the significance of temperature fluctuations in South Africa weather. I had travelled from Kruger National Park in the far north of the country where the mercury topped 40o C prior to taking the two-hour …
Cairo — the capital city of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. Every year, tourists flock to this glorious city, wanting to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the ancient wonders of the world. Visiting the Pyramids …
Few Singaporeans know the impact that the small Armenian community in Singapore had on the development of the city-state. In fact, they make up of Singapore’s smallest minority, with less than 700 Armenians over the span of 200 years. Yet, …
Many Singaporeans may not even be aware that we have a small but important Arab community in Singapore. In the 19th century, many Yemeni Arabs came to Singapore and were involved in the trade, retail and real estate development. In …
Jordan may have some testy neighbours, but it is easily one of the safest in the region. It hides some of the world’s most well-preserved ancient world relics, which is why it has remained a dream destination for those in …
It’s Ramadan season where, throughout the month (May 27 – June 25, 2017), Muslims around the world observe fasting, introspection and deep prayer. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for spiritual strengthening and personal development, when days are spent exercising …
