In 1896, Mark Twain visited Mauritius, a distant and remote island at that time, and said: “Mauritius was made first and then heaven; and heaven was copied after Mauritius.” With such high expectations, we made […]
George Rishan
Travel | Lifestyle | Photography
6 Reasons to Stay at LUX* Belle Mare in Mauritius
Before checking in to LUX* Belle Mare, I thought LUX* stands for luxury which isn’t far fetched if you’ve seen pictures of any of the LUX* properties in Mauritius, Maldives, and Turkey among other locations. […]
Guide: What to Eat in Beirut in 24 Hours
I recently made it to Beirut for a quick 36 hour trip during which we managed to consume so much food that I am too embarrassed to even remember. Needless to say, the city offers […]
8 Unusual Destinations For Your Summer Vacation
I am so glad to see more and more people from the UAE stepping out of their comfort zones this year and planning their vacations and summer holidays away from the typical hotspots. Since many […]
7 Off The Beaten Path Places to Visit in Istanbul
Istanbul is one of my favorite cities in the world and it is literally packed with things to do and incredible places to visit. From the Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia, from Taksim to Galata […]
5 Reasons You Should Stay at This Ottoman Palace Hotel in Istanbul
Ah Istanbul! The mystical land of sultans, spices, dervishes, magnanimous mosques, and everything in between. It was my 8th or 9th time in Istanbul when I checked into Kempinski Ciragan Palace Hotel. Although I have […]
Guide: 5 Filipino Islands You Should Visit
I recently stumbled upon the account of Filipino Instagrammer @johnnyferniz and I was wowed by all the bangers he has been putting out from his home country — just one amazing shot after the other! Anyway, […]
