Is Dubai A Country? What is the UAE?

Is Dubai A Country? UPDATE JULY 2024. So I had a conversation with an American friend the other day, and he had never heard of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), he thought Dubai was the capital of Saudi Arabia and he thought their nationality...

How many countries in Asia? 47?53?

How many countries in Asia? 47?53? Technically speaking, there are 47 countries in Asia (50 if you include Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia ‘Asian‘, and not ‘European‘ – which I don’t). It depends on what...

Does Etihad Serve Alcohol on Flights? Everything You Need to Know

Does Etihad Serve Alcohol on Flights? Everything You Need to Know If you’re going to splash all that cash on business class, then perhaps you’re like me and plan to drink and eat your way through the offerings to fully indulge i...

Does Emirates Serve Alcohol?

Does Emirates serve alcohol? You can take the boy out of Ireland, but you can’t take Ireland out of the boy! I don’t know about oyu guys but there is nothing quite like having a few drinks on a long flight, kicking back and watc...

The 20 Most Expensive Countries to Visit in the World

The 20 Most Expensive Countries to Visit in the World Making your dollars stretch is key to living an adventurous life. I visited every country in the world, and it cost me about 10 years of my life and $250,000. Working out about $2k a mon...

THE PERFECT Dubai and Abu Dhabi Itinerary 3 days

THE PERFECT Dubai and Abu Dhabi Itinerary 3 days My Dubai & Abu Dhabi 3 Days Itinerary should help you plan your time in the UAE perfectly. Dubai & Abu Dhabi cities are the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East. It ha...

48 Hours In Dubai Itinerary

48 Hours In Dubai Itinerary UPDATE 2020: Living in Bangkok, but with family in Ireland, I’m often stopping over in Dubai when I fly back and forth. It’s a fun option, and it has allowed me to get my Dubai itinerary on point! So...

8 Outdoor Activities in Dubai You Probably Haven’t Heard About

Dubai has become a household name in the last few years, both as a business as well as a tourist destination. However, like most tourist stops, the shops, restaurants and malls form the gist of the tourist experience. There is so much more...

How Not To Visit Every Country In The World. My 5 Failed Attempts At Yemen…

How Not To Visit Every Country In The World. My 5 Failed Attempts At Yemen… 197 countries in the world, it’s taken me 10 years to reach 195. Aside from a year teaching English in Chiang Mai, Thailand and a year in Sydney, Austra...

Cheap Hotels in Dubai

You are a backpacker and by definition you’re most probably broke, but fear not, you can Book Luxurious Hotels in Dubai without breaking the bank!. Normally you can survive with almost nothing in other countries right? But not in Duba...