Travel off the beaten track and experience

The first time I saw Dubai Miracle Garden on a blogger’s page, I knew I Had to Visit It . Every mid-November to mid-May, this miracle garden  pops up in Dubai. This miracle garden is another testament to Dubai’s capability in producing everything bigger, grander than everywhere else. Dubai Miracle Garden is huge –> 72,000 m² .. with 45 million flowers arranged in impressive structures and arches. Year after year, the garden opens for a few months, then closes again to refresh itself with new concepts and designs, plant new structures. More than 1.5 million visitors visit each season each year! Currently in its 5th season, Dubai Miracle Garden re-opened on 27 Nov 2016. I happened to be in Dubai for a few days after its opening (whoohoo!) and decided to include this attraction on my itinerary. We came by on a Tuesday afternoon. Was I glad we did! This place is more than just a huge garden with the crazy number of flowers. The exhibits are actually gigantic, impre...

OK, you’re visiting Sydney and you might agree to pay Aus $100 to climb the Harbour Bridge – along with a few other bits of tourist stuff. But what you’re really going to want is hit the city at night and search out a few of the coolest places to do that. Don’t worry – we have it all covered for you; the easiest and best place to stay, and a selection of the coolest bars to get the nights off to a swing. So, first things first; find a handy Sydney hostel, and make it somewhere central so it’s easy enough to stagger back to. For budget accommodation, head to Sydney Central YHA which has its own hidden bar in the basement. If your number has just come up on the lottery, the Park Hyatt Sydney which overlooks the Harbour Bridge is not a bad choice. York Street Once you head out for the night, perhaps the most fashionable area of the city – and the best for smaller bars that are a little different – is York Street. Spooning Goats, the Mojo Record Bar, Stitch an...