Accommodation Review: El Otel, Cairo, Egypt

G’day Folks, and with today’s ‘Accommodation Review’ I am taking you to the Egyptian capital of Cairo where I stayed at a place called the ‘El Otel’. Did I think it was a hotel when I booked it? Yes. It is in fact a… well not sure of the perfect word but I think ‘hotel’ …

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Flying Business Class on Etihad Abu Dhabi to Melbourne

Get down and get with the program! The flight that brought me home, long-haul from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates to Melbourne, Australia and my first experience flying Etihad, and as it so happens on Business Class (104000 Velocity Frequent Flyer Points - if you're wondering 'how'). It's far to say I was …

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Accommodation Review: Dabab By Warwick in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Howdy all, time for another Accommodation Review as I like to call them! Back in time to late February and my digs whilst I stayed in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. This was my first hotel in Saudi after spending the night on the bus coming from Dubai, and knowing I was getting in …

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A Snorkelling Experience in the Red Sea with Al Haddad Scuba!

G’day all. Today I wrap up my Saudi series with a dip in the Red Sea that divides Egypt from Saudi Arabia. Snorkelling and diving is a popular activity for those visiting Egypt’s Red Sea Coast, but it is perfectly possible to do the activity from the other side, as I did. The company I …

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Exploring Old Dhaka and Meeting the Friendliest People in the WORLD!

Come with me today as I delve right into the historic part of the Bangladesh, Dhaka. Dhaka's Old City is full of life, the people approach you left right and centre and I genuinely felt like I was some sort of celebrity there! Checking out the textiles market is the main highlight, but from photo …

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