Asian travel etiquette is not so complicated to understand, nor is it mysterious. Almost every Asian guidebook, travel website, travel blog, and those free little tourist magazines you see everywhere has a section on etiquette – how you should greet people, how to conduct yourself, what’s considered good manners and what’s not, and what you … Read more
Splendidly sited on a purpose-built artificial island off the city’s palm-fringed Corniche, the stupendous Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, is both an architectural showpiece and an arresting receptacle for the world’s most extraordinary collections of Islamic art. The Dazzling Museum of Islamic Art In Doha Launched in December 2008, the Museum of Islamic Art … Read more
Qatar is a country inextricably tied to the sea, skirted by clear aquamarine waters and sandy beaches. Like Dubai, Qatar’s capital Doha is another fantastic destination for northern hemisphere travellers seeking winter sun. Wherever you are, it’s impossible to escape the sea in Qatar, a country with a Bedouin heritage and rich traditions inextricably linked to … Read more
Dubai’s reputation as a tourist destination was built on sun, sand and shopping. While there is a lot more to the city than its great weather, beach and malls, if shopping is high on your list of priorities then we better help you to get it right. Here’s our Dubai shopping guide. When we arrived … Read more
Funky Fremantle, Perth’s hip historic seaside city makes a great day trip or, even better, a great base for exploring the Western Australian capital. Loft cafés, contemporary art galleries, unique concept stores, and vintage shops line the laidback streets of this cool beachside city. When locals in Western Australia’s capital Perth want to kick back … Read more