Skopje, a capial full of statues and Kitch
When a new country tries to break through and compete for international tourism, why not make it Kitch? In Skopje, they did just that! Apart from Rome, I do not think I have seen...
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North Macedonia stands upright under the feet of its neighbours.
I went to North Macedonia to find out if there were reasons to visit this country apart from supporting a country with problems standing upright! I will continue to call the country Macedonia the...
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a tourist trap to heaven.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a relatively new mosque that opened in 2007. No savings were made when they erected this complex of worship. I have read somewhere that a shaik or ruler in...
Louvre Abu Dhabi is a cultural exchange at its best!
The UAE and France formed a partnership for cultural exchange, the highlight of which was the establishment of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. This agreement happened in 2007, and it opened in 2017. I will...
Dubai, with its fantasy architecture!
Dubai architecture may be best known for its skyscrapers and glass buildings, but it has some attractions that could be considered pure fantasy. And, as far as I know, it still holds the record...
Dubai was better than I feared.
I must admit that I doubted whether I would like Dubai and arrived with prejudices that it was not for a budget traveller. And yes, fine-budget hotels and cheap accommodations are difficult to find....
Rustaq, the date said New Year’s Eve!
The date could have fooled me; no sign said it was New Year’s Eve, but I still had a pleasant stay in Rustaq, this relatively small city in Oman. However, the “struggle” to reach...
Al Hamra at the foot of the Hajar Mountains
Al Hamra is one of the oldest villages in Oman—many houses are abandoned. The Bait Al Safah Museum will be found in the middle of this. In this “phantom-like” village, you see a 400-year-old building...
Nizwa area , making a complete circle of hitchhiking
On this day, I wanted to visit several fortresses and points of interest in the Nizwa area. I wanted to make a complete circle by hitchhiking. When you rely so much on luck with...
Nizwa is where old traditions meet the super modern.
Apart from being the previous capital of Oman and having a famous goat market. Nizwa has one of the most modern museums in the Middle East. I am talking about the newly opened Oman...
