is thailand safe

Should you travel to Thailand now?

With the unsettled political situation in Thailand, tourists seem worried about coming. But what is the reality? Should you still travel to Thailand?

egyptian wine

Reviving the nectar of Ancient Egypt

It was once an important part of Ancient Egyptian culture but wine has virtually disappeared from the country. Now there is a small revival of the drink.

El Gouna diving, Red Sea, Egypt

The deep blue of the Red Sea

To go to the Red Sea and not delve beneath the surface is to not go at all. The diving and snorkelling is some of the best you will ever see.

living in el gouna

An expat life by Egypt’s Red Sea

While the Red Sea resort of El Gouna might be popular with tourists, there are also thousands of expats who call it home. I meet an English couple who are doing just that.

el gouna egypt

A little slice of Egyptian paradise

I’m not normally a huge fan of resort-style holidays but this Red Sea development in Egypt is quite unique. It’s an entire town built by just one company!