Andalusia stands as a symbol of what becomes possible when cultures meet—not with fear, but with curiosity.

From colorful murals and intricate street art to cutting-edge museums, Budapest seamlessly blends centuries-old traditions with bold creativity.

Italy is a country that I consider "home." I have deeply immersed myself in its people, culture, art, and food since I studied the language at university in my motherland, Syria. Over the years, I have discovered many common elements between Syria and Italy—from the Mediterranean flavors to family traditions and historical exchange. As someone passionate about music, I find the Italian language like a smooth melody blended into everyday life and expressions. My first trip to

Having traveled to many countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe, it was about time to start conquering the Americas! After deliberate planning and preparation, I finally made it to my first long-awaited trip to the United States (US) in April 2024. While many people believe that Christopher Columbus was the first to discover the Americas in 1492, Russell Freedman argues in his book: “Who Was First” that there is evidence of the Vikings and even the Chinese making their way to t

A country poised for its cultural richness, natural diversity, and world heritage sites was long overdue on my travel list since 2021! And finally, my plan to visit Sri Lanka reached its Eve peak by the end of 2023 after a deliberate search of key places to see and the ideal time of the year to untap the pearl of the Indian Ocean. Historically known as ‘Ceylon’, Sri Lanka is an island country in South Asia that has a population of over 20 million and an intriguing mix of lang

While the French capital, Paris, is a dream destination for many travelers, the south province of France will give you a different experience of the country. Provence offers very diverse natural landscapes from the Mediterranean Sea to Southern Alpes, vineyards, olive groves and lavender fields. Located on the southeast coast of Provence, the French Riviera has an alluring combination of azure waters, coastal villages, medieval towns, beautiful weather, and delicious cuisine.

In 2014, I had my first trip to Southeast Asia visiting Thailand. During this trip, I met many travelers who were on a journey around the region from Thailand to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Being a foodie, I have tried Vietnamese cuisine in Dubai many times and became a fan. These two facts were enough to become curious about Vietnam, plan a solo trip in 2023 and discover more. Located in the eastern part of Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a fascinating country that not only is bl

Over the past two years, I’ve become a fan of discovering island destinations that don’t only offer a beach getaway but also have fascinating natural landscapes and interesting cultures and stories to tell. Located on the African continent's southeast coast, Mauritius was next on my island travel bucket list for 2023. Known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs, the island is also home to lush mountainous interior rich with national parks, rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails

2022 marked a new milestone in my travel bucket list with my longest flight to date and first trip to South America. Being passionate about Latin music and dance, I’ve always been keen to explore Argentina, the birthplace of tango. After starting my trip search, the more I read the more I learned that there is so much more to discover about Argentina beyond tango. Unlike other parts of the world, November coincided with spring season in Argentina, making it an ideal time of t

Having traveled to many European countries and experienced Asia to some extent, I was craving a totally different flavor. After transitioning back to my curly hair, which has an Afro texture, I’ve had an inner calling to explore the African culture further through painting, dance, and music. Venturing into African countries was a natural evolution on my journey of self-discovery to explore what connects me to this place beyond my hair. In 2021, I started searching and reading

After two years of transitioning back to my naturally curly hair, it is about time to reflect on this life-changing experience. The more time passes, the more I realize how this self-awakening call has impacted my journey in many different ways. And I believe it wasn’t a coincidence but an evolution waiting to unfold. I was born with curly hair to Syrian Arab parents. I mainly inherited my afro hair texture from my father’s genes. As I grew up and my hair grew longer, I looke

During the summer of 2021, after recovering from a challenging year full of uncertainty, lockdowns, and social distancing, I was dreaming of flying again, exploring new places, and engaging with authentic cultures. Yet the choices were still limited with COVID-19 restrictions imposed in many countries around the world. After doing my travel search, I concluded that island destinations were the safest and less hassle option to go for. The only issue seemed the perception in my

As 2021 is almost wrapping up, flashbacks of reflections, highlights, and observations start coming to mind. Although it’s a reality that I prefer to forget, for the second year in a row, ‘COVID-19’ is still with us and dictating our new norms of living and interacting with our surroundings. On a positive note, despite the evolving variants of the virus, humanity is on a progressive learning curve on how to behave, adapt, and move on. 2020 was a big shock to our systems, econ

On January 01, 2020, we welcomed a new year with new resolutions, high hopes, and aspirations.