Over the past few years, more and more travellers are heading to the neighbouring Sultanate of Oman for business as well as tourism purposes. Indeed, the country is fast becoming a major hub for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Also Read: Royal Opera House Muscat, Oman The expansive growth of Oman as a business and events destination… Read more

The Sultanate of Oman is one of the neighbouring countries of the UAE. Earlier this year, the Muscat International Airport in Oman opened a new terminal, which can accommodate a greater number of passengers, including tourists and business travellers from the UAE. The new airport offers state-of-the-art facilities and amenities and we were able to experience… Read more

When I received an invitation to visit Zanzibar, Tanzania, the inner wanderer in me is saying HELL YEAH, why not! However, a part of me is saying, NO WAY it is not safe! I have not visited any place in Africa which is why I am hesitating to step foot in Tanzania. Some stories we… Read more

Even though there are many public transportation options in Dubai and across the UAE, some people still resort to carpooling, which is considered illegal in the country. What exactly is “carpooling”? This happens when a private vehicle is used to transport passengers, without having any legal license or permit to do so. To prevent this illegal practice,… Read more

Being the third-largest emirate in the UAE, Sharjah offers plenty of things to do for travellers. You can visit the historic Al Hisn Fort, ride the Eye of the Emirates, catch a cricket match at Sharjah Stadium, and stand in the rain without getting wet. Wait… what?! The Rain Room is an “immersive installation” by Random International,… Read more

The UAE and the Philippines ranked among the top destinations for travellers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to the latest figures from Wego, which recently released its MENA Traveller Destination Leaderboards for the second quarter of 2018. Wego, the “largest online travel marketplace” in the region, is a provider of… Read more

There are quite a number of museums in the UAE, including the Dubai Museum, Etihad Museum, and more recently, Louvre Abu Dhabi. All of these places showcase colourful history, culture, and impressive art. However, there’s a different kind of museum coming to town! Imagine a place where you can walk upside down, run through a swirling… Read more

Shortly after Emirates’ special fares on flights to the Philippines, here comes another promo! Once again, the flagship carrier is expanding its free baggage allowance on flights to and from Dubai — enabling passengers to check in up to 45 kilos of baggage, at no extra cost. Likewise, Etihad is also giving additional free baggage for… Read more

There’s a new airport terminal in Cebu that is set to open very soon. According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Terminal 2 of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) will be opening in June. It will be the first resort-inspired airport terminal in the Philippines, and it is opening one month ahead of its intended… Read more

Through earlier posts, we’ve shared about how to get tourist visas for the United States, United Kingdom, and other destinations. Depending on the kind of passport you have, a visa is needed when traveling to other countries, whether for work, business, or travel purposes. However, some passports are more “powerful” than others. These do not… Read more

Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. Fortunately, the city’s flagship carrier — Emirates — offers a great solution for passengers who would rather skip the long queues for security checks at DXB: the “Home Check-in” service. Recently, Emirates announced a new service that allows passengers to complete check-in procedures from… Read more

Everybody loves to travel, although some people tend to spend more money than most. And based on a recent global survey, residents of the UAE are among the world’s biggest spenders whenever they travel overseas. According to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions Study, UAE travellers spent an average of USD 2,722 (AED 9,998) during their last… Read more