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Zoo in Iraq

Before writing this article it is important to mention that the Middle East is one of my favorite regions to ...

Surviving Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport: A Nightmare in Transit

Let me tell you straight up – if you're heading through Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, get ready for ...

Going fancy in Iran – Personal Blog March #50

Crazy that it is already the 50th personal blog post, so for this one there is something unique coming. I ...

Doing illegal things & jumping over fire – Personal Blog March #49

I was starting my day differently from the other ones. I wasn’t hanging out with Arian or Amir, I was ...

Exploring Tehran better – Personal Blog March #48

Besides checking out the most luxurious hotel in Tehran in order to enjoy a great view and having a sitting ...

Probably the worst start in a new trip – Personal Blog March #47

It was time to finally travel to Iran, the country I was very excited about visiting, the way to it ...

Guided tour Tehran

Even though Iran is having many sanctions against them. No international brands are there anymore, people would usually book a ...

Cappadocia – how is the paradise with balloons in reality? Review

So many people are dreaming about visiting Cappadocia in Turkey, seeing the hundreds of balloons while relaxing in a cave ...

Spending almost a week for free in Cappadocia

Cappadocia, the probably most expensive region in Turkey. Most people come here for their honeymoon and leave a lot of ...

Expectations vs Reality: Iraq

Where is it located? Iraq is situated in the Middle East and shares borders with Kuwait, Saudi-Arabia, Turkey, Syria, Jordan ...

My worst Couchsurfing experience so far

The most experiences I’ve made on Couchsurfing were overall positive, but still after hundreds of people I stayed at and ...

Becoming a Local in Saudi-Arabia

When I travel, I believe it's important not to stand out as a tourist. Instead, I aim to blend in ...

Short Trip into Middle Eastern Heat with a Rainbow Surprise! – Personal Blog June #20

Arriving in Qatar After leaving Brunei, I was about to fly back to Germany. But why not go to another ...

Expectations vs. Reality – Qatar

Qatar, a country that has faced global criticism, especially during the lead-up to the 2022 World Cup. Also due to ...

Happy Kids in Syria – Story behind the picture

While doing a short trip through Syria we were crossing through the cities. On the way from Damascus to Aleppo ...

Living with locals – Bahrain

Living with locals in Bahrain, a little country in the Middle East, how can it be? Here you can find ...

Hitchhiking in the UAE

Hitchhiking and UAE are two things, which in the first moment don’t match with each other, but how is it ...

Exploring in Oman and returning to Austria before going home – personal blog January / February 2023 #5

After spending a while in Muscat, the capital of Oman, it was time to see more of the country! It ...

 Hitchhiking through the UAE to reach Oman – personal blog January 2023 #4

After arriving back to the UAE from Kuwait, it was time to not waste time and reach Oman as soon ...

Border Crossing UAE and Oman

Border Crossings are always interesting, when not knowing what to expect. Sometimes you didn’t know about some things and getting ...

What to do in Kuwait? personal blog January 2023 #3

Kuwait, my country number 77, didn’t expect it to be amazing, so I went in with no expectations, when being ...

Abu Dhabi, really as bad as expected and nothing for backpackers? personal blog January 2023 #2

Flying for just 45 Euros to Abu Dhabi from Budapest is a price where you can’t complain. Sadly they were ...

Airport transportation Abu Dhabi – what to know

Before arriving in Abu Dhabi, neither of us was expecting any issues at all, but we were surprised. Where is ...

Aqaba Beach local experience – Storytime

I wrote the article about the beach in Aqaba already. Aqaba beach - what you can see without a tour ...

Aqaba beach – what you can see without a tour

Aqaba, the harbor city of Jordan, located right at the Red Sea. It is an important city of the country ...

How to enter Syria

Syria is a country, which has been in the list of the most dangerous countries. That is why it is ...

Underground nightclub Syria

Probably the last thing, which you would expect in Syria is an underground night club! I will tell you a ...

What do you need to know before visiting Lebanon?

Lebanon, the fancy middle eastern country, a little country, where you can find everything. From mountains with snow, to a ...

Nightlife in Aleppo

When thinking about Syria, the first thing in your mind is probably war and suffering of the people. Find out ...

Sleeping for free in – Cappadocia 

Cappadocia, the place in Turkey, where you can find many balloons flying through the air. It is a tourist hotspot, ...

Amna Suraka Museum Iraq

In the city Sulaymaniyah in northern Iraq you can find the Amna Suraka Museum. Another name for it is the ...

Camping in Wadi Rum – Everything you need to know

Camping in Wadi Rum, or basically sleeping in it. Can it be good, being overnight in a desert? Few years ...

Edge of the world – Saudi Arabia desert

Edge of the world in the Saudi-Arabian desert, is a place 100km away from the capital Riyadh. When visiting or ...

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