Milano, Italy

[UPDATED IN DEC, 2024] I’ve been to Milan on multiple short trips; and latest was in December. This is an updated list on some of the thing I’ve tried and liked in my last visits:  Hotels: Four Seasons Milan Bulgari Hotel  Mandarin Oriental   Palazzo Cordusio, Gran Meliá Park Hyatt Milano Hotel Principe Di Savoia […]

Your Lisbon Guide [Updated]

Ive been to Lisbon multiple times latest in Nov, 2024! The first time I went on Emirates Airlines Kuwait – DXB – Lisbon, later Ive always flown on on Qatar Airlines, Kuwait Doha Lisbon and once on Etihad which I didnt like. My preference is still Qatar. During my visits, I’ve stayed in different hotels […]

Your Berlin Guide

This guide was created in 2014 and has been updated on Feb, 2024! Hello Berlin! Berlin has one main airport): Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). For those traveling to Berlin, whether landing at Tegel, Schönefeld, or Brandenburg, taxis are readily available at the airport terminals. From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, located approximately 30 minutes from the city […]

SriLanka Guide!

[this post has been updated in jan 2024] In 2018, Ive picked Sri Lanka to be my birthday trip (November 13) About Sri Lanka Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is an island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean. The known commercial capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo; however Anuradhapura is its ancient capital. The […]

Sardinia, Italy

Hey, friends! 12 years later, I went back to Sardinia and happy to update this blog post! [Last update: August 2023] Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region of Italy. The nearest land masses are the island of Corsica, the Italian Peninsula, Sicily, Tunisia, the Balearic Islands, and […]

Hotels in Mykonos Island فنادق لجزيرة ميكانوس

Hotels in & near Mykonos town: Belvedere Hotel Hermes Mykonos Hotel Vencia Hotel Bill & Coo Suites & Lounge Rochari Hotel Boheme Kouros Hotel & Suites Harmony Boutique Hotel  Vencia Boutique Hotel  Cavo Tagoo Others: Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort GrecoPhilia Luxury Suites & Villas Myconian Ambassador Relais & Chateaux Mykonos Blu, Grecotel Boutique Resort […]

Rome, Italy

Hotels to checkout in Rome: Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese Hotel Eden Hotel de Russie Hotel Hoxton Suite Sistina Fendi Private Suites Residenza Al Saraceno (Luxury Apartments, excellent location) The Inn at the Spanish Steps Hotel de Russie Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Rose Garden Palace Palm Suite Inn at the Spanish Steps Hotel […]

Cusco, Valley Sagrado and Machu Picchu, Peru

Official Language: Spanish Population: 30 million (a 2011 estimate) Currency: Peru’s official currency is the Nuevo Sol (S/.) yet, the US Dollar is accepted at some local businesses, restaurants and gas stations. If you hold Euro, it must be exchanged into Nuevos Soles or US Dollars. Visa needed for Kuwaitis: Yes Visas for Americas and […]

Winter Packing Guide – The Shopping Edition

I’ve posted before about winter packing and recommended my favorite brands for buying durable winter things. These are some items to consider for winter destinations: Warm jacket  Wind-breaker Warm socks Beanie – I like this for women and this for men! Gloves liner (wool) Waterproof Gloves (ski gloves usually) Warm clothes for indoors (my winter […]

Tulum, Mexico تولوم في المكسيك

Been to Tulum twice (first time in 2016 and second time in 2020) and really really enjoyed the vibe there! I prefer it over Cancun for sure. Arrival Airport: Cancun International Airport Region where both Cancun and Tulum are in is called: Quintana Roo (Q.R.) Weather: Tulum tends to have warm weather all year round https://www.google.com.mx/maps/place/Tulum,+Quintana+Roo/@20.2096594,-87.4894285,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8f4fd40310e42a4b:0xeedc0db93ff9ab7!8m2!3d20.2114185!4d-87.4653502 Hotel Recommendations in Tulum: Habitas […]