Hot air ballooning over the UAE desert
“If we have to wake up at 4.30 AM, it better be good!” That was the thought in my mind when the hot air balloon operator told Kai and I that we would be picked up at 5 AM the next day and transported...
View ArticleKrótki przewodnik po Dubaju (PL)
W związku z tym, że emirackie linie lotnicze otworzyły bezpośrednie połączenia samolotowe pomiędzy Dubajem i Warszawą, otrzymaliśmy sporo pytań związanych z tym miastem. Poniżej znajdują się nasze...
View ArticleBeirut — city of many cultures
Although recent history has seen Beirut with its fair share of strife, a visit to the city reveals why it was once known as the “Paris of the East”. Since the end of the Lebanese Civil War (1975-90)...
View ArticleSocotra — dreams of the Lost Paradise
Ever heard of Socotra, Yemen? This isolated island in the Gulf of Aden (Indian Ocean) is often referred to as “the Galapagos of the Middle East” because of its unique biodiversity — some 700 species...
View ArticleOman adventures
A land that becomes more pleasurable on each visit We have been to Oman on several occasions; each time we come back more impressed than before. The country has so much to offer: From beautiful...
View ArticleOff-roading in the UAE
Desert adventures with Lisa and Hannes Reinisch NBV speaks to desert troupers Lisa and Hannes Reinish, who spend a good deal of their free time traversing the vast dunes of the Rub Al-Khali (Empty...
View ArticleZ cyklu “Moja Pustynia” (PL)
Galeria zdjęć z największej piaszczystej pustyni świata: Rub’ al Khali (ang. Empty Quarter pol. Opustoszały Kwartał) w Emiratach Arabskich. Al Dhafra Festival odbywa się co roku w emiracie Abu Dhabi,...
View ArticleTreasures of the Rub’ al Khali
If it happens that a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not possible (it is indeed not easy to go there) and you are curious to explore Rub’ al Khali — the largest contiguous sand desert in the...
View ArticleBeing a tourist in your own city.
The city fabric. What makes a city tick? The rhythm of the streets? The bustle of the people? How can cities become great places to inspire fresh ideas and offer a high quality of life to its...
View ArticleJebel Shams —“Mountain of the Sun”
Beautiful trekking path near the Jebel Shams (“Mountain of the Sun”) plateau in Oman — reaching a height of 2,997m at Qarn al Ghamaydah — offers spectacular views of Wadi An Nakhur, locally referred to...
View ArticleSalalah – Oman Radtrip
A trip to Salalah can be done very quickly by plane from the UAE. However, we opted for a scenic coastal route from Abu Dhabi, which takes approximately 21 hours of driving one way. We crossed the...
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