middle east

People have often asked me if I’m secretly a trust fund baby since I seem to travel in luxury the majority of the time but I have a regular job just like…

Thareed or tharid, also called Salona, is a tasty dish that is similar to a stew in Western countries. Consisting of meat, potatoes and vegetables. The dish has a rich Islamic history…

For many people when they first visit or move to the Middle East region, they may be wondering. What on earth is that water gun next to the toilet? It’s the Middle…

The Middle East has some amazing desserts! Especially if you are a nut lover or have a sweet tooth as they commonly topped with sugar syrup to keep them really moist! Popular…

Since it’s World Hijab Day today on the 1st February, here is an explanation of why women to wear the hijab. You might be surprised by some of the reasons women choose…

This dessert as with most Arabic words, when spelt in English, seems to have many spellings! Is it Mahalabia? Mahalabiya? Mehalabia? Muhallabi? Either way, whatever the spelling! This is a tasty recipe…

If you’ve never visited a Mosque (or Masjid at it’s called in Arabic) before, it might be a scary experience visiting for the first time! What do I do when I enter…