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Mitzpe Ramon: Hiking and hitchhiking in the Negev Desert
Hitchhiking in Israel? Surely a recipe for disaster… Desert escape... I was ready to escape city life and religious sites for a while, and enter rural territory. Despite coming to Israel in the heat of...
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Warfare, wineries and hiking at the Golan Heights
Backpacking the Golan Heights solo.. From Jerusalem I set off to Tiberias via bus. Tiberias is a not so pretty Town by the “sea” of Galilee where Jesus walked on water and fed the 5000. I’ve no idea...
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Highlights of Jerusalem from a non religious backpacker
After leaving Jerusalem I was able to reflect on my time spent in the city, and compose my travel highlights from a non religious backpackers perspective. I don’t like to say I’m atheist. I just don’t...
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History and Hummus in Akko
Acre, known to locals as Akko has two main attractions- History and Hummus. And I was eager to explore both! A little bit of History in Akko I knew of Acre prior to visiting Israel due to the...
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Half a day in Haifa
Haifa for me was nothing more than a brief stopoff between Akko and Tel Aviv. Positioned on the railway line between both destinations it was an easy pitstop and I had heard it was worth a fleeting...
View ArticleI was sexually assaulted on a flight
In my many years of travelling, including a lot of solo travelling, I’ve never had a problem with the local men anywhere I’ve been- from Jordan to Lebanon, Mexico to Zanzibar, the Philippines to...
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5 cool things to do in Tel Aviv as a solo traveller
Tel Aviv is a city which has its own identity setting it apart from the rest of Israel. A mix of NYC and LA with a Middle Eastern flair it is full of life and energy. Here people feel free to express...
View ArticleA guide to travelling Israel as a solo female backpacker
I spent almost three weeks travelling Israel completely independently with nothing but a 7.5kg backpack. I didn’t take a single organised tour, and did everything independently, travelling between...
View ArticleGetting into Israel with Arab stamps in passport
Can I enter Israel with UAE and Jordanian stamps in my passport? As a Dubai resident (but UK citizen) who has travelled to various Middle Eastern countries, and wanted to visit Israel, I was...
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Israel travel itinerary: 2-3 weeks
Itinerary for a trip to Israel: At 20,770km², Israel is a relatively small country compared to France’s whopping 643,801km² or Australia’s ginormous proportions of 7.692 million km². Its small size...
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Kadikoy on the Asian side of Istanbul: Turkish delight and sweet treats
A day in Kadikoy- the Asian side of Istanbul Istanbul – a sprawling city which spans two continents is divided by the Bosphorus- a strait which links the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. I was...
View ArticleIstanbul travel on a budget
Istanbul: A thriving East meets West metropolis packed with history, culture and energy. Read on for my tips on how to make the most of your stay in the incredible Istanbul on a budget… Where to stay...
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3 perfect days in Incredible Istanbul
An adaptable travel itinerary for 3 days in Istanbul: Sip sweet apple tea. Eat sticky baklava. Watch fishermen reel in mackerel from the Galata Bridge. Haggle over colourful Turkish Lamps in the...
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10 travel highlights of the Middle East
Why the Middle East? If you’re anything like me you have something of a fascination with the Middle East. The allure of the bazaars filled with trinkets, colorful lamps, spices, pistachio sweets and...
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Diving in Amed, Bali
Nestled on the East coast of Bali, lie a series of tranquil coastal villages dotted alongside shallow coral reefs with Mount Agung volcano as a backdrop. The stunning scenery and excellent and...
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Walking and Waterfalls in Munduk
Extending my tourist visa in Singaraja… In order to extend my thirty day visa to sixty days I needed to head to one of the immigration centres to give my fingerprints and to have my photo taken. You...
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I found my paradise in Indonesia
What does paradise look like for you? My paradise is a sand island surrounded by translucent water that shifts between shades of turquoise, minty greens, sky blue and navy. Within the water rainbow...
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Komodo Island Boat Trip. From Lombok to Labuan Bajo.
From Lombok to Labuan Bajo. A three night and four day journey by boat. Read on for my honest and no holds barred review of this trip by Wanua Adventures. I left the beautiful and relaxing Gili...
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Amazing diving at Komodo National Park
Why you should dive around the Komodo Islands…. I first heard about the incredible diving around the Komodo Islands at a bar in Zanzibar over a year ago. I was making small talk with a Swedish...
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Hawkers galore on Kuta beach, Lombok
A day of being harassed by hawkers in Kuta Lombok… The beaches in the South of Lombok are the highlight of Lombok if not Indonesia the travel blogs kept telling me. Forget Bali- Bali is done,...
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