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Message from Suzanne Al Houby, Founder and CEO of Rahhalah Explorers

Keep dreaming, start planning Dear Rahhalahs, My dear friends, Over the past few months, I have often reached out to you – our Rahhalah’s extended family – sharing insights regarding…

Published on 30th June 2020
Categories: Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

Finding Unsurpassable Kindness in Oman

I have encountered human kindness in every part of the world; yet, the hospitality and generosity that flow out of the Omani heart are unsurpassable, for they run deeply…

Published on 28th April 2020
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

Brief Stories From the Quarantine that Talk to Our Heart

The unprecedented global lockdown that we are all experiencing has given birth to new routines and a sense of reality too foggy for our taste. Most of us are monitoring…

Published on 19th April 2020
Categories: Inspiration, Lifestyle, Safety Tips, travel blog, Travel Tips

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Remaining Calm and Gaining Perspective amidst the Coronavirus Frenzy

For the past few weeks, the Coronavirus news has taken the world by surprise, leading to reactions of panic, and often diverting our attention away from challenges that are much…

Published on 03rd March 2020
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

Feathers in your hat

From the beginning of time, humans have been standing in awe in front of the mountains spellbound by enchantments that remain all-powerful to our days. The rough paths and indomitable…

Published on 18th February 2020
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

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…

Published on 04th February 2020
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

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…

Published on 08th January 2020
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

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…

Published on 24th December 2019
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

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…

Published on 11th December 2019
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

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…

Published on 19th November 2019
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

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…

Published on 06th November 2019
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

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…

Published on 24th September 2019
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

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,…

Published on 08th September 2019
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

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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,…

Published on 27th August 2019
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips

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…

Published on 13th August 2019
Categories: Destinations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, travel blog, Travel Tips