Akagera National Park is quite simply stunning, with low mountain ranges, hypnotic savannah, dense woodlands and plains filled with wildlife. This is where you’ll see the big five in Rwanda, and though many animals were almost wiped out by uncontrolled poaching during the 90’s,…

Not many people realise that the Gorillas of Volcanoes National Park share their home with perhaps an even rarer breed of primate – the endemic Golden Monkeys – a subspecies of the Sykes Monkey. The monkeys occupy a slightly different locale within the park…

You can see the gorillas in Volcanoes National Park by booking an advance permit, which will grant you an hour of time observing one of the park’s very few gorilla families. You can see gorillas in Uganda and Congo too, but our favourite destination,…

Is there a more intriguing destination for shoppers than the biggest shopping mall in the world? The Dubai Mall has a unfathomable 1,200 retail outlets, from luxury names such as Chanel and Cartier, to high street stores like Forever 21 and Zara. There;s also…

In contrast to the impressive modernity of the UAE’s major cities, you’ll find a beautiful and ornate collection of Mosques that range from the historic 15th century Al Badiyah Mosque in Fujairah that sits at just 15 feet tall on a hill next to…

Adventurers should journey into the desert that hugs close to the coastlines outside of the UAE’s cities. Whether you just go for a hike or something a little bit more daring… You’ll find plenty to do, from dune-buggy journeys and camel trekking to sand…

Dubai is a phenomenal city. The intense modernity of the city alone is worth the visit with its soaring skyscrapers, theme-park like shopping malls and manmade islands that stretch out into the Persian Gulf. But the star of the show is the Burj Khalifa,…

Shopping is high on the agenda for many visitors to the UAE, and many of course head straight to the gigantic, luxurious malls of Dubai, but for a more local approach we suggest a trip to the souks. In Dubai, try the Deira district…

Away from the pyramids, deserts and cities, you’ll find in Egypt an inspiring collection of beaches and resorts on which to unwind. From boisterous Sharm El Sheikh and Hughada to more laid-back experiences such as the stunning Akiba Beach in Marsa Matrouh which has…

A trip to the vibrant metropolis of Cairo can be intimidating at first but more than worth it. Visit the medieval sites in Old Cairo, the Egyptian Museum in the centre of the city (which is filled with ancient treasures), go shopping at the…