7 Bucket list destinations for 2020
The world often seems to be too large, overflowing with corners of breathtaking beauty. There are natural landscapes oozing serenity, and human creations destined to influence, encourage, and inspire all…
16 UNESCO Heritage Sites you should visit in 2020
Although the recognition of a place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site may often seem like a cliché to which we do not pay much attention anymore, it represents a…
A "Thank you" from our heart
The year's end is approaching fast, and, amidst all the preparations – the cookies, the family gatherings, the traveling arrangements, the gift wrapping, and the singing – many thoughts flood…
Six Beloved Memories from 2019
Another year is coming to its end and, unavoidably, we all indulge in reminiscing the experiences of the past twelve months, recalling feelings, achievements, explorations, adventures, people, discussions, colors, and…
5 easy ways to be a responsible traveler
There was a time when traveling was the privilege of the few. Over the past few decades, though, the economic and technological changes have made every spot on the earth…
Transformational Traveling: a Process Towards Discovering your own Identity
The ideal traveling experience differs among various people. For some, a trip provides the best opportunity to unwind. Others are eager to visit new places, learn about new cultures, test…
A glance on Bhutan's countryside through 15 pastoral pictures
Despite its increasing popularity, Bhutan is still a country of unspoiled natural beauty, the elegance of which is carefully guarded by protective dragons, gods, and humans alike. Here are fifteen…
Portraits from around the world
Men fishing at Prato (Italy) Going through the photo albums of my travelling years, I realise that most of my pictures revolve around still-life themes, be they landscapes, cities,…
Story-hunting in Lebanon
Photo credits: unknown The authentic heart of a country (especially an unknown one) is uncovered only through the stories of its people. Some of these stories are significant and inspirational,…
Unearthing bits of the UAE’s past in Al Qattara Oasis
It is already four years since I last visited the archaeological site in Al Qattara, one of the oases that stretch in the plains of Al Ain. Al Ain, part…
A scrapbook full of sunsets
No matter how many sunsets I have seen, I always scramble on a rock, peak, or headland to admire the next one. I pause in awe. I sigh. I quiver…
Windows and Doorways with a View
I always felt there is a deeper meaning inherent in the summer season, one that goes beyond the mere anticipation of a well-earned vacation. The drowsiness of the long hours…
Why choose Rahhalah to climb on Kilimanjaro
A few weeks ago, we had written about why you should add Kilimanjaro to your bucket list. Kili is indeed a magnificent mountain that invariably changes one’s life. However, despite…
Why you should add Kilimanjaro to your bucket list
Mountaineering is not for everyone; and, yet, some unique mountains transmit a special signal to the world, inviting, like magnets, even those who may not be interested in summiting any…
My top 5 memories from Vietnam
Despite the hordes of tourists that land on Vietnam every year, the country has managed to maintain its exotic flair – a cloak of mystery and romantic elegance – that…
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