Ginger Around The World - Whale Shark Oslob Cebu

Surrounded by Whale Sharks in Oslob, Best 20 USD Spent Ever!

Next stop on my 9 day, 6 flights and 4 ferry boats adventure is Oslob on the island of Cebu in the Philippines! Being surrounded by sharks might not sound appealing to most but I wake up at 3.30 am for this kind of adventure. Another short night but a few hours of sleep seem …

Mabuhay! Making the Most out of Your 6 Hour Layover in Manila

In this blog post series I will give you an idea how much stuff you can do while taking 6 flights 9 days! While the sun disappears between the skyscrapers in Dubai I feel a mix of excitement and a bit of stress. I look at the travel plans in front of me while I …

Travel Hacking to Macau and Cebu

How Did I Book 6 Flights for 900 AED or 245 USD

Not long after booking my crazy cheap Etihad business class deal to Bangkok I found another epic deal in economy! Dubai to Manila, Cebu and Macau return for only 900 AED (245 USD).   Why should I go to the Philippines? Last year I flew to Manila return for 500 AED (122 EURO) with Cebu …

etihad business class

How Did I Fly Etihad Business Class From Cairo to Bangkok Return For 650 USD

Flying business had been on my bucket list for a while. Paying top dollars for it was not on that list. I get a kick out of booking extreme cheap fares to be able to travel more each year with the same budget. So instead of paying thousands of dollars, I did a 13h Business …

Starwoods - St. Regis Dubai

Enjoy Dubai Life on a Budget – Money Saving Tips and Tricks for Travelers and Expats

Yes you can enjoy #DubaiLife on a budget. Traveling to Dubai for a week or living the expat dream? The tips in this post will help you to enjoy your stay without breaking the bank! From apps with discount vouchers, free drinks on ladies nights, cheap mouthwatering food to hotel loyalty cards. Keep an eye …

filipino boodle fight in Dubai seafood in a bucket

Taste Bud Adventures In Dubai – How To Survive a Boodle Fight?

Boodle fight?! No it’s not a poodle fight, leave your dog at home! And it’s not a violent act either. Boodle Fight is a Filipino style of eating that originated from the Philippine army where long tables are filled with piles of food on top of banana leaves. Soldiers ate with bare hands and grabbed …

Pyongyang Okryu-gwan North Korean Restaurant Dubai

Taste Bud Adventures In Dubai – North Korean Pyongyang Okryu Gwan

I struggled with squirming Octopus in a fish market in South Korea, the next logical step is to try a North! Korean restaurant in Dubai? High standard for hygiene and high quality of services provided by the beautiful Pyongyang girls … serve the best Korean dishes, to make you feel proud. It’s on their leaflet, …

Vietnamese restaurant Hanoi in Dubai

Taste Bud Adventures in Dubai – Hanoi in JLT

When I am not traveling, I try to feed my wanderlust in little, cheap, sometimes quirky eateries, that take me on a culinary trip. One of those hidden secrets is Hanoi Naturally in JLT cluster C.   Hanoi, I guess it’s quite obvious this place must serve Vietnamese food, simple but delicious food. While exploring …

Travel Hacking Demystified – Part 3 – Error Fares

Error fares are the easiest way to fly cheaper without playing the more labor intensive game with air miles. So if you ever dreamed of booking an affordable business class or a crazy cheap economy ticket today (yes!) then keep on reading.   Make sure to read part 1 to know more about  airline and …

Harissa

Hi Keefik çava? How to travel like a local in Lebanon

Hi keefik, çava? It’s going trés bien, I’am in Lebanon! To summarize my trip I’ll quote a pickup line I heard here. She: Where did you park your car? He: Inside your heart. The sound of crashing waves of the Mediterranean sea, mouthwatering hummus, the views from Harissa, the energy that rushes through Beirut, … …