I just returned from a one week trip and I’ll share my honest opinion of traveling to Egypt as a woman. I’ve visited over 70 countries, with about a dozen being Muslim-majority countries. I mainly travel solo and have always been incredibly fond of countries throughout the Middle-East, constantly dispelling misconceptions in my blog posts …
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When I refer to “Asian Restaurants”, it is technically misleading as over 95% of the land in Turkey belongs to the Asian continent. So technically, Turkish Food as well as most Middle-Eastern and Arab Food is also “Asian Food”. But the general population today refers “Asian Food” as East and Southeast Asia, so we’ll go …
When traveling abroad, one of the intimidating aspects is getting around in your new destination. Taxis in Istanbul has historically had a bad reputation for ripping off tourists. After living in Turkey for over a year, I feel comfortable taking taxis in Istanbul at any time of the day or night. Taxis are SAFE to …
Since the Covid-19 Pandemic started, Turkey was one of the few countries in the world that kept its borders wide open to international travelers since June 2020. They also had the loosest guidelines for entry. There was a period between December 2020 to around April 2020 when restaurants were not allowing dine-ins, but takeouts allowed. …
At first thought or glance, getting around Istanbul can seem intimidating. But once you familiarize yourself with all the available options, Istanbul is one of the best cities to navigate through via Public Transport and Walking. It’s safe, easy, affordable and straight forward. As a solo female traveler in Istanbul, I have felt safe in …
There are many similarities between Turkish and Arabic culture and cuisine due to its geography, religion, history, shared ingredients and spices. However, there are plenty of dishes that are considered distinctly Turkish or Arabic. And of course, Arabic dishes have variations throughout its 22 countries, down to its smaller towns and villages. For those searching …
Dalyan, in the southwest of Turkey, is the sort of town one goes to completely unplug. Once a small fishing village, Dalyan has not lost its quaint village charm. Today, the tranquil vibes remain and is a less traveled area than the major touristic trail. I hadn’t heard of Dalyan until two kindred spirits highly, …
I first traveled to Turkey in 2010 and then returned in 2020. What was meant to be a 3-week trip turned into 7 months. And since, I have officially moved to Turkey, so I will share all the basics of solo female travel in Turkey. The first thing everyone asks: Is Turkey Safe to Travel …
Here are 22 Things to Do in Batroun Planning on Traveling to Lebanon soon? Batroun is not to be missed for a day trip, or weeks for beach bums like myself.Here are some Travel Blogposts on Lebanon.
Located in one of the oldest cities in the world, Batroun is well known for its oceanfront resorts and beach bum bars. But during my last visit, I found a gem that became my go-to spot. The Designers Bar in Batroûn welcomes guests from all walks of life to its first exclusive handcraft bar. The design …
