Middle East
Swimming with whale sharks in jibuti
Swimming with whale sharks in Dschibuti promised to be the highlight of our trip - but would it be the hype? I am a pessim ...
Salt of the earth: Visiting the Lac Assal in Dschibuti
We visit the LAC Assal in the Afar-Senke, where three divergent tectonic plates have created some of the strangest sights that we have ever ...
World first: Exploration of the original World Heritage Sites of UNESCO
In the last count, the UNESCO World Heritage List included 1,073 locations in 167 countries or states. Here we explore the 12 original world ...
Ascent of the Uluru: One step too far
The climbing of the Uluru, Australia's most famous landmark, will be completely banned from 2019. Isn't the ban long overdue? In Novembe ...
20 interesting facts about Pakistan
From wild mountains to political premieres, we share the most interesting facts about Pakistan I was recently in Pakistan for the first time, ...
Oman: The alternative to Dubai for adventurers
From the great mosques from Muscat to the wonderful mountains of al-Hajar, Oman is a seductive alternative to Dubai In Oman you will be VI ...
The best activities in maskat: 9 must-see
We explore the best activities in Maskat, Oman's adorable capital by the sea Wicked between the mountains and the ocean, Muscat is a ...
Activities in Oman: Our top 12 tips
We explore the best activities in Oman, from modern Islamic architecture to the rugged peaks of its wild country O...

The journey that has changed me: Tharik Hussain
Kia speaks to the author Tharik Hussain and explains why his book about Muslim Europe changes her thoughts about her own religion ...

Drone label: 10 bids and prohibitions
Our guidelines for drone labels help you to secure your shot without endangering yourself or others Drone operators have from ...