Like many travellers, we often take a look at Trip Advisor to get a sense of whether something, be it a restaurant, a hotel, or an activity, is worth while. The reviews for a place like Al Dar Island are tricky. People really seem to hate it or love it. The truth? Don’t listen to... Continue Reading →
A Look Around Muharraq
After a day on our own, it was time to get a little more insider help for our adventures in Bahrain. We met up with Birgit, our host from BGIS, so she could show us around a little more. Our first stop was the Muharraq Souk. In a stunning coincidence, the Muharraq Souk can be... Continue Reading →
Exploring some of Manama’s highlights
It’s cliche, but a first visit to a new country in the Middle East doesn’t really feel complete if we don’t visit a mosque and a souk. So, with our first day on our own in Bahrain we decided to check off those boxes. Our first stop was the Al Fateh Grand Mosque. Opened in... Continue Reading →
12 hours, hundreds of camels, and one tiny ice cream truck
Arriving in Bahrain, we probably had even less of an idea what to expect than we did arriving in Qatar earlier this week. I’m pretty sure the first time I even became aware of the existence of Bahrain was when they, like Qatar, started bringing elite Africans in to run for them. Not exactly a... Continue Reading →
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