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qalanciya mountains
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen

Living a bit of local life in Qalanciya

Abdullah’s cave in Qalanciya was something out of Arabian Nights and I marveled at his incredible local life. Remnants of […]

October 26, 2025
Middle East, Outside India, Photo Essays, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos, UAE

Dubai 10 Best Places That You Must Visit in This Winters

Travel in Dubai as a Desert Place In the heart of the desert, Dubai emerges as a vibrant tapestry of […]

October 25, 2025
Middle East, Outside India, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, UAE

Dubai Bucket List: Things to do in Dubai

Nestled between the Arabian Desert and the Persian Gulf is Dubai City, the ‘The City of Gold’. As a global […]

October 22, 2025
Middle East, Outside India, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, UAE

Dubai Thrills: 7 Must-Do Activities for an Unforgettable Experience

Dubai, a jewel in the heart of the United Arab Emirates, is a city that doesn´t just offer luxury and […]

October 22, 2025
Middle East, Outside India, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, UAE

Dubai with Friends: 10 Must-Do Activities for a Memorable Trip!

Dubai, the gleaming jewel of the Arabian Desert, beckons with its promise of luxury, adventure, and an unrivaled fusion of […]

October 22, 2025
Sanaa is the capital of Yemen
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen

My Yemen experience on CNN

Recently I got interviewed by CNN on my experience of traveling as a solo woman in Yemen. The interview brought […]

July 27, 2022
qalanciya detwa lagoon
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen

A long drive from Qadama to Qalanciya

We left Omak in a cloud of dust, bumped over the edgy road, and rattled our bones towards Qadama till […]

April 19, 2020
omak sunrise
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen

Getting buried in sand in Omak

By the time we reached Omak, a violet twilight sky deepened into luxuriant purple and gold. The sun set most […]

April 18, 2020
zahak shiftig dunes of socotra
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen

The shifting sand dunes of Zahak

Ever looked at soft undulating mounds, hills, and dunes and had the immense urge to roll down them? I love […]

April 17, 2020
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen

The drive-in cave escapade at the massive cave in Socotra

Our next stop after the beautiful Wadi Dirhur canyon was the massive Dogub cave. It was a couple of hours’ […]

April 16, 2020
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