Travellers to the United Arab Emirates do have to be more aware of cultural rules and norms than many other destinations, and the question of what travellers can and can’t wear in the UAE, especially in the tourist hotspots of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. So here are some helpful hints and guidance on what to wear in the United Arab Emirates so you can dress appropriately and avoid trouble.
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Three Days In Abu Dhabi: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors.
How to spend three days in Abu Dhabi with this insiders itinerary.
Tagged with: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Itinerary, things to do in Abu Dhabi, three days in, three days in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Posted in Destinations, Travel Tips
Posted in Destinations, Travel Tips
Essential Tips And Advice For Visiting The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque In Abu Dhabi.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest and most spectacular mosques in the middle east and an absolute must see attraction for any visitor to Abu Dhabi. Here is an essential guide with everything you need to know for visiting Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque.
A Rare Travel Surprise In The United Arab Emirates.
After 20 years of travel I still haven’t lost a sense of wonder or bemusement about the world, but it is not often now that a destination can really surprise me. A recent visit to Abu Dhabi not only threw me a huge curve ball with how much I ended up loving the country, but gave me a timely reminder of why I love travel too.
Why Air Travel Needs To Return To Normal Soon, And Also Why It Shouldn’t.
The Coronavirus pandemic has shut down the world on an unprecedented scale. Never before have so many borders been closed, airlines shut down and people all over the world faced social isolation and quarantine edicts on such a mass scale. But as time goes on it becomes increasingly imperative that airlines need to start flying again and return to normality as soon as possible, and yet at the same time it is clear that they should never be allowed to operate as normal again.
Tagged with: ABTA, airline compensation, airlines, Coronavirus, covid19, flight, flight cancellation compensation, flight delay compensation, travel advisories, travel lockdown, travel shutdown
Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
Win A Liberty Water Filter Bottle From LifeSaver.
The LifeSaver Liberty water filter bottle is a complete water purifier system and water bottle in one. Designed for emergencies and made for travel, it is the perfect companion for every backpacker and traveller and this is your opportunity to win a bottle, worth £124.99 for yourself!
Tagged with: Competition, competition winner, lifesaver, lifesaver liberty, water bottle, water filter bottle, Win
Posted in Competitions And Offers
Posted in Competitions And Offers
Travel Hygiene And Staying Germ Free And Healthy On Your Gap Year.
Travelling the world exposes you to a lot of things, but one thing that many travellers don’t think about is the exposure to germs and viruses, or the simple steps they can take to keep themselves clean, germ free and healthy. Find out how to stay germ free and avoid getting sick when you travel with these easy hygiene tips.
Tagged with: Coronavirus, COVID 19, Delhi belly, dengue fever, falling ill abroad, falling ill abroad without insurance, feeling sick abroad, Fit For Travel, getting a cold while traveling, getting sick abroad, getting sick in a foreign country, getting sick on your travels, hand washing, how to stop myself getting ill abroad, hygiene, ill abroad compensation, ill abroad no insurance, Malaria, mosquito bites, NHS choices, sick on holiday, sickness and diarrhea abroad, travel health, travel hygiene, travel illness, travel sickness, what happens if I get sick abroad
Posted in Travel Health
Posted in Travel Health
How To Turn Travel Disasters Into Travel Opportunities.
I have always said travel disasters can often become your best travel stories, but there can be a more practical advantage when things go wrong too, if you know how to take advantage of them. Be creative, stay positive and learn how to turn a problem into a golden opportunity when you travel.
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Posted in Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Tips
Why Fota Wildlife Park Is One Of Ireland’s Best Must See Attractions.
Fota Wildlife Park is one of Ireland’s top attractions and one of its biggest hidden gems at the same time, and is an absolute must see attraction for any animal lover on a trip to Ireland.
Tagged with: animal tourism, Cork, Fota Wildlife Park, Ireland, things to do in Cork, wildlife conservation, wildlife park, wildlife tourism, zoo
Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
Why I Keep Coming Back To Cork, Ireland.
As a destination Ireland is hard to beat in general, but Cork is one place that I find myself returning to again and again. Let me tell you why.
Tagged with: Cork, County Cork, Ireland, things to do in Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way
Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
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