Category Archives: Traveling

Truffle Restaurant in Paris

I am a big fan of Truffles and everything to do with Truffles. Last Month, I went to Paris and I visited La Maison De la Truffe. A restaurant in 19, Place de la Madeline that serves in Truffle-based dishes. … Continue reading

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Keukenhof Garden in Amsterdam

Every year Keukenhof Garden in Amsterdam open from Mid March until mid May. The huge garden has hundreds of thousands of flowers, if not millions. The majority of the flowers are Tulips in amazing colors and kinds. It is a … Continue reading

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24 Hours in Brussels- Euro Star Experience (London-Brussels)

I went to Brussels twice in the past one year and a half. One time for 24 hours from London and the second time morning to night so I thought I would share my experience. I booked a standard return … Continue reading

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Earn British Airways Avios (miles) while shopping at your favorite stores: Net-a-Porter, etc.

Well, today I found by accident that if you are a member of British Airways Executive Club, you can earn Avios (BA miles) while shopping online at your favorite online stores. The store list includes Apple Store, Apple iTunes, Neiman Marcus, … Continue reading

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My NAUI Scuba Diver Course at FinZ Center

I have always wanted to learn how to dive but I was hesitant due to many reasons. One is that I learned how to swim 3 years ago and two I wanted a female instructor. I finally found a female … Continue reading

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Private Tasting at The Peacock Restaurant

I had the opportunity to experience Peacock’s delicious food before its soft opening on September 21st, 2013. If you don’t know what is peacock? It is a Chinese restaurant located in Radisson Blu Hotel. It had closed during the renovation of … Continue reading

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Boseong Green Tea Farms in South Korea

I visited Boseong Green Tea Farm in South Korea at the end of May, 2013. The trip took 1 hour and a half from Yeosu, a city on the southern coast of South Korea. If you are leaving from Seoul … Continue reading

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Qatar Airways has partnered with British Airways

Just received an email from Qatar Airways that Qatar Airways has partnered with British Airways. If you have Qmiles account from Qatar Airways, you will be able to redeem your Qmiles for award tickets on all British Airways flights effective 1st October 2013. This … Continue reading

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Apply to Turkish Visa Online

If you are traveling to Turkey, you can now apply to the visa online. It’s easy. I have tried it. Just fill the form online for each traveller. After submission, you will receive an email to approve the form by … Continue reading

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Bateel’s flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oils & Vingear

I am a huge fan of Black Truffles. If you don’t know what it is, it’s called كمأة سوداء in Arabic or فقع الاسود in Kuwaiti Arabic. It’s expensive & rare to find. The price can reach up to $1000 … Continue reading

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