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…
Travel Journal
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…
Dhayah Fort: The Last Point of Resistance
Since the dawn of human history, geography has determined, to a large extent, the fate of nations, and has frequently been the science on which further evolution was based. More…
Masirah in Sharqiya: The Jewel in the crown of Oman
The first time I set sail for Masirah was in June 2004. As the ferry boat approached the jetty at the port, amidst waves that raged all around us in…
Pushing Boundaries and Transforming Youth
Sheikh Sultan Award – Celebrating the spirit of youth The brainchild of Suzanne Al Houby – Founder and CEO of Rahhalah. Back in 2015, I wanted to give back more when…
5 fun rafting adventures to add in your 2019 bucket list
Rafting is not frequently included in one’s holiday planning and, yet, it is one of the most fun and entertaining adventures to enjoy, especially when traveling with friends. The briefing…
India: The Golden Triangle and Uttarakhand
“India will beat the restlessness out of any living creature”. Although this quote from the “Life of Pi” – an all-time favorite book and movie of mine – had already…
Suzanne’s Top 10 Memories from Mongolia
The rugged land of Mongolia – an area that gave birth to some of the most relentless warriors of the human race, bred tribes that changed the course of history,…
New Year Inspirations: A Journey in Photos
Here we are again: an end and a beginning. A cycle closes (some of those cycles we call them “years” and we give them numbers) and a new one commences,…
Yanz structures and abandoned villages in Ras Al Khaimah
It was Friday morning, and the streets of Ras Al Khaimah were still drowsy, plunged in the lazy silence of the weekend’s dawn, as our convoy passed, heading towards Wadi…
Sweden’s Secret Food
Walking through the tundra lands of Swedish Lapland, the region’s respect and reverence for nature is evident. Swedes abide by the tenet of “Freedom to Roam” — the freedom for all…
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