Articles by Natasha Amar

Most visitors to Abu Dhabi quickly realize that, intriguingly, the capital’s vibe isn’t easy to nail down — though it’s certainly captivating. The largest emirate in the UAE is certainly historic; it’s home to Neolithic…

Looking to escape city life for something different? Whether it’s adventure, culture, wildlife or nature that you’re after, these small towns in the Middle East and South Africa promise to leave you feeling pleasantly surprised…

A trip to the Middle East is synonymous with luxury travel, as cities in the region pull out all the stops when it comes to hospitality that makes visitors feel welcome and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that…

Across the Middle East and Africa, the holidays are marked by celebrating orange-pink sunsets on the beach, holiday shopping under the glow of fairy lights and watching movies beneath starlit skies. The pleasant weather and…

Gargantuan shopping malls bustling with crowds of eager shoppers, trendy nightspots and exciting live entertainment, and a vibrant dining scene serving up the best of international cuisines — it’s easy to get caught up in…

In Dubai, you can gaze at the city’s sparkly skyline and the brilliant waters of the Arabian Gulf atop the world’s tallest skyscraper, get delightfully lost in the frankincense-scented alleys of an old souk, and…

When the need for social distancing is a top-of-mind priority for even the most intrepid of adventurers, satisfying one’s wanderlust calls for a bit of creativity. In a newly emerging trend being coined “zoning out,”…

Whether you associate summer’s joys with feeling sand hug your toes as you soak in the sound of waves, the quiet satisfaction of kayaking through lush mangroves, the thrill of abseiling (rappelling) down a canyon,…

In Jordan, meals begin with hosts wishing you, “Sahtain wa afiya,” which means “double your health and well-being,” in the hopes that you may eat with a big appetite. And with good reason: Jordanian dinner…

If there’s one quality that defines Jordan’s culture more than any other, it’s the warmth of Jordanian hospitality. Generosity is intrinsic to the way of life here and has its roots in Bedouin culture, where…