Camels in training at Al Lisaili in Dubai.

Watching camels train for races in Dubai

Camel racing in Dubai offers a unique glimpse into Emirati culture, blending modern technology with Bedouin heritage. At Al Lisaili camel race track, dawn training sessions reveal this unusual sport in action. Dawn training at Al Lisaili camel race track Dawn breaks over Al Lisaili…
By the port in Antwerp, Belgium.

How to spend the perfect weekend in Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp in Belgium is one of Europe’s most underrated city break destinations. Great beer, eye-opening port cruises, fashion shopping and stand-out historical museums combine. Here’s how to make the best of two days there. Planning your Antwerp trip When to visit Antwerp Belgium’s style capital…
A quokka on Rottnest Island near Perth, Western Australia.

Rottnest Island, Western Australia: quokkas by the beach

Rottnest Island in Western Australia offers quokkas, pristine beaches, and a relaxed, car-free atmosphere. It doesn’t take too long for plans to be abandoned on Rottnest Island. I wanted to go all the way across to the western tip, to see the sea lions that…
Scarborough Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Five places I recommend in Perth, Western Australia

I’ve visited Perth in Western Australia numerous times over the years. These five places are amongst the spots I recommend if you want to enjoy the city as much as I have. Kings Park – city views and Botanic Gardens Kings Park, long Perth’s crowning…