Hello Beirut!!
Hello Beirut! [Updated April, 2018!] Lebanon is just lovely! Very authentic and very alive! It’s true that the security situation could potentially deteriorate quite quickly, but from a neighboring country perspective, central Beirut is probably as safe as London, Berlin, and Paris. So just do a little research before the time of your visit to check […]
Iceland | Hello965 Friends
“As we watched a colossal rainbow originating from the gorge next to the waterfall, we wondered whether Iceland was the proverbial pot of gold we’ve been told to look out for all our lives” I still don’t know why but I believe with every fiber of my being that people have connections; spiritual ones, with certain […]
Athens | Hello965 in Greece
Hello Athens! I’ve been to Greece before, stopped over in Athens for a transit but never really explored the city! This time, luckily, I did! On our way to the Ionian islands, we decided to spend 2 nights in Athens to get a feel of the city and its amazing cuisine. Our hotel choice was: Electra […]
2 Nights in Shanghai, China
I stayed at the One Executive Suites Shanghai By Kempinski Shanghai and loved it! Here’s my review on Trip Advisor: “Great service, amazing roooms!!!! Main two reasons I picked this hotel were 1) walking distances to everything else and 2) price and I wasn’t disappointed. Otherwise, Another great hotel in an excellent area is The Langham Hotel Xintiandi (Luxury, […]
A Mini Break at Blue Karma Resort, Ubud, Bali
Just a little North of Ubud center, 1 hour and 30 minutes drive from Bali Airport (DPS), you’ll find this gem of a boutique resort! I couldn’t believe the exoticness of this boutique resort. It caught my attention with just two words: Boutique & Resort. Exactly what I needed! I knew Blue Karma Ubud through […]
My Fatoorah (A simple way to handle money!)
Since I started planning trips for inquirers and those who are looking for help in travel planning and consultation services, I was looking for a simple straight forward way to handle the payments, the transfers, invoicing, payment links and so on.. One day, as I dealt with one of Hello965’s travel partners, I noticed them […]
Half Board, Full Board or All Inclusive?
We often hear or read the terms; Half board, Full board or All Inclusive while booking for our next trip’s hotel or resort. This post is to help you understand the difference before you book; Here we go: Half Board (HB) would include two of your meals, usually Breakfast and Dinner. Lunches usually are not included. […]
NYC Hotels فنادق نيويورك
There are so many hotels in NYC. I used to like staying in Central Park area and long before in Times Square. A while back I knew I would never want to stay in Times Square for many reasons, as now as of my last visit to NYC, unfortunately even the Central Park area started […]
Hello965 Friends: Manchester Foodie
Cafes Moose coffee Richmond tearoom Bon bon Bills Takk Fig and sparrow Teacup kitchen Proper tea Federal cafe and bar Pot kettle black Air fairy cake boutique Hey little cupcake Passstrie vallarie Druckers vianna pastries Noesis Fallow cafe All that sparkles vintage tearoom Sugar junction Gingers comfort Liv local creation Sculpture hall cafe Planters teashop […]
Oaxaca, Mexico
VISA To enter Mexico (For GCC Nationals), you could enter with a valid US Visa, or establish a new Mexican visa. How to Get There? My trip was a bit LONG; I connected via Frankfurt, Houston, Mexico City and finally to Oaxaca. Airport in Oaxaca is called Xoxocatlan Airport (OAX). There’s a direct flight from […]
