The natural side of Qatar, where the inland sea meets the sand dunes VISITING QATAR Qatar has enviable nature as well as progressive cities. We went in search of the world's only inland sea surrounded by sand dunes
Qatar’s top Arabic wellness retreat offers loads that Western retreats don’t ARABIC WELLNESS Could Middle Eastern wisdom be the answer to modern ill health? Lisa Kjellsson checks into Qatar’s royally appointed new wellness retreat to find out It’s not every day you come face to face with royalty, but at Qatar’s new uber-luxurious spa retreat, I’m shocked to see the queen sweep past with her small entourage, instantly [...]
Where to find the best massage in Marrakech – we put four hammams through their paces In search of the best massage in Marrakech In Morocco a weekly hammam bath is a must, an integral part of life that is about so much more than simply having a wash. It’s a way to decompress and purify the body before going to the mosque for the Friday prayer, and a form of mindfulness in itself. In the countryside and remote [...]
What is frankincense? And where does it come from? September 27, 2019 The sun is blazing and the air is hot, dry and dusty. Gazing out over the horizon, there’s nothing but parched, rocky land as far as the eye can see in any direction, except for the strange-looking trees that shoot up from the ground like gnarly, overgrown bushes. You wouldn’t think much could thrive here, [...]