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UAE Moments
8 hours ago
- UAE Moments
Hidden Gems: Discover Dahab Beyond the Tourist Trail
Dahab's laid-back charm hides a treasure trove of hidden gems—perfect for adventurous twenties-seekers and chill explorers. Here's your ultimate local guide to offbeat Dahab: 1. Asala District & Old Market Explore vibrant murals, cozy cafés, and artisan stalls in the Bohemian heart of Dahab. Sip mint tea by the sea, shop local crafts, and soak in the authentic vibe. 2. Blue Hole Coastline Skip the dive frenzy—early morning walks along the Blue Hole's edge offer peaceful views and surreal photo ops before crowds arrive. 3. Eel Garden Snorkeling A low-key snorkel spot near the Lighthouse featuring playful garden eels. Many locals don't even know about it—so go now before Instagram catches on. 4. Colored Canyon Expedition Ride a jeep and hike through the swirling sandstone wonderland of Colored Canyon. Bold hues and stunning formations await in this Sinai desert gem. 5. Ras Abu Galum Escape Just north of town, this eco-paradise offers pristine coral reefs and serene beaches. Access it via guided jeep or camel trek for a chill day immersed in nature. 6. Magic Pools at Wadi El Weshwash Cool off in crystal-clear desert pools --which are natural freshwater springs formed over centuries within the folds of mountains-- an hour from Dahab. Less touristy than Ras Mohammad, it's perfect for a secluded swim in style. 7. Gabr el Bint Diving For those craving exclusivity: dive remote coral gardens at Gabr el Bint. Rich marine life and total peace—arrange via boat or camel-excursion. 8. Sunset at Castle Zaman An hour away from Dahab (actually in Nuweiba), dine slow-cooked meals atop a hilltop 'castle' with panoramic sunset views over Sinai and the Red Sea. A perfect capstone after a day of exploring. 9. Nawamis Tombs Visit prehistoric stone tombs en route to St. Catherine's. These Bronze Age megaliths (4000–3150 BCE) offer a fascinating peek into ancient Sinai. 10. Bedouin Cultural Immersion Connect with the Mzeina tribe—enjoy a meal under the stars, drum circles, and heartwarming stories from South Sinai's native Bedouins. 🧭 Travel Tips From coral reefs to canyon hikes, cultural nights to secret pools, Dahab isn't just a destination—it's an experience. Venture off the beaten path and uncover the soulful beauty of this Sinai gem.
The Guardian
12 hours ago
- The Guardian
Discover the magic of adventure in Denmark
From vineyard bike rides and hikes in Thy national park to kitesurfing coastal swells and paddle boarding around quaint islands, Denmark is made for the adventurous
Forbes
a day ago
- Forbes
7 Foreign Words That Reveal The Real Reason We Travel
There's so many ways to describe the love of travel. getty After visiting all seven continents, I've started to think that the real reason people travel isn't always what we say it is. Sure, we want to 'see the world,' 'get away,' or 'experience new cultures.' But underneath that, there's often something harder to name — a kind of emotional itch, or mood, that doesn't really translate. Except, sometimes, it does. Just not into English. Here are seven foreign words that quietly explain what a plane ticket or passport stamp can't. That weird ache for somewhere you've never been. Most people know wanderlust — and yes, it's all over Pinterest boards. But fernweh hits a little differently. It's less dreamy, more like a low-grade homesickness for places unknown. The kind of feeling you get when you stare at a map too long, or you're at home doing your usual thing, and suddenly feel like you need to be anywhere else. It's a tug. A pull. And for some of us, it's the main reason we book flights. Doing absolutely nothing — on purpose. Niksen is the Dutch art of idleness. Not zoning out and not meditating. Just... sitting. Staring. Letting the world do its thing while you do yours (which is nothing). More and more, travel is moving away from the jam-packed itinerary style. People want space. They want quiet. They want a seat in a café where they can watch bikes go by and not feel guilty about wasting time. That's niksen — and it's incredibly underrated. When the meal ends, no one leaves the table. Sobremesa is the time you spend after a meal, just sitting around, talking, laughing, pouring more wine even though the plates are already cleared. There's no rush. It's part of the experience. In a lot of cultures, this is where the good stuff happens — not when you eat, but when you stay. Travel that builds in sobremesa time (long lunches, late dinners, lingering conversations) feels more human. And honestly, more fun. That warm, low-key, cozy feeling — especially when it's shared. Sure, hygge has been overused a bit in the last few years (candles, fuzzy socks, etc.), but the real idea behind it is simple: comfort and connection. It's being inside while it rains. It's stew on the stove and a good blanket. It's not fancy — it just feels good. And when you travel, these are often the moments that stay with you. Not the big attractions — the tiny cozy ones. 5. Lagom (Swedish) Just enough. Not too much. No drama. This one's all about balance. Lagom is a kind of Swedish 'sweet spot' — not extreme, not flashy, just right. In travel, this shows up in places that are calm, intentional, and not trying too hard. It's the hotel room with no TV, just a soft bed and a good window. Or a trip where you don't try to see five cities in six days. Lagom travel is the kind that leaves you feeling truly rested when you come home. 6. Friluftsliv (Norwegian) Being outside, not as an activity, but as a way of life. Friluftsliv translates roughly to 'open-air living,' but in Norway, it's more like a mindset. People there go outside in any weather, not just when it's sunny. It's not a big event — it's a daily habit. Fresh air, movement, light, no pressure. You don't have to hike a mountain to feel friluftsliv. Sometimes it's just a quiet walk through the woods or sitting by a lake. The idea is: don't wait for nature to be perfect — just go. 7. Hurkle-Durkle (Scottish dialect) Staying in bed longer than you're supposed to. Probably the most fun word on this list. Hurkle-durkle means that lovely, lazy feeling when you're warm and sleepy and not quite ready to get up, so you don't. Travel often feels like a race to get up and do everything, but honestly? Some of the best mornings are the slow ones. Rain outside, soft blankets, no agenda. More hurkle-durkle, please. None of these words are English, but all of them describe something deeply familiar — and maybe that's the point. We travel not just to see new places, but to feel things we don't always have names for. These words help us get closer. And if travel teaches us anything, it's that a good word — like a good meal or a long walk — can stay with you long after you've gone home.
Fast Company
3 days ago
- Fast Company
How to make the most of your summer vacation
Summertime is vacation season. The weather is wonderful, the warm days are conducive to taking a break and getting away for a week or two. Plus, it is often easier for families with children to get away when school is not in session. Vacations from work are not only fun, they're also important. They are a chance to reconnect with family or friends. They're also a way to get a break and reset. Because vacations are important, it is useful to think about what you're trying to get out of them, so that you plan them appropriately. I like to distinguish between two kinds of getaways: vacations and trips. A vacation is focused on relaxation. The most difficult choices on a vacation should be where to eat, and whether to read by the pool or the ocean. A trip is busy. You're there to see new things, meet new people, and explore the world. Both vacations and trips can be rewarding. Vacations provide a true oasis from a packed daily life. The aim is to sleep late, relax, catch up on pleasure reading, and enjoy a slower pace. Vacations are most valuable when the fast pace of life has gotten to you. If you're living a life when every minute is scheduled, then a vacation can remind you that time spent without an agenda has its benefits. It is also useful when you feel like you're always living on the edge of exhaustion. Trips are opportunities to create memories of experiences. They require a lot of advance planning in order to decide exactly where to go and what to do. Just about every day of a trip involves an itinerary in order to maximize what you get out of the place you're visiting. Indeed, many trips are a little stressful while you're on them, but they reward you with memories that you can look back on for a lifetime. Another value of both vacations and trips is that they can slow time down. You have probably noticed that when you're engaged in your normal routine that the days and weeks fly by. That is because your brain is able to predict what is going to happen next, so it doesn't need to store a lot of new information. As a result, the moments go quickly as they are happening, and they don't leave a lot of information behind, so they don't seem that long even when you look back on them. When you break up your routine, the days feel like they slow down, because your brain doesn't know exactly what is going to happen next. Plus, if you are visiting a new place, you have lots of new memories to create, which makes the time feel long when you look back on it as well. Your relationships can suffer during the normal course of life. Running from one thing to the next means that you may not spend as much quality time with your partner as you should. You may miss out on time with children, parents, or friends. As you plan a vacation, think about people you need to connect with and how to use your break to renew these connections. If you have family or friends that live far away from you, consider spending some of your vacation with them. Those moments of reconnection help to refresh relationships that are hard to maintain just with email, calls, and social media. Those visits will also help to create continuity between your life now and your past, which gives you a greater sense of coherence to your life story. That can help you to feel more grounded. Plan to disconnect If you're going to take a vacation, you should also use that time to disconnect from work. One question you need to ask is how long you can go away before you will feel like you need to check in on work. For example, in my role, I find it easy to disconnect from work for a week, but if I were to go away for longer than that, I would feel like I need to check in on decisions that may require my attention. As a result, I tend to go away once toward the beginning of the summer and a second time toward the end rather than taking a single two-week vacation. It is important to really get away from your work. If you check your email every day while you're away, then part of you is being dragged into the context of work on a daily basis. You may not be physically present at work, but mentally you haven't gotten the distance you need. By leaving work behind for the duration of your vacation, you create the conditions to feel refreshed and ready to return when the vacation is over. In order to make this work, you also need to ensure that tasks that normally require your input can either be held until your return or that someone else can step in to address your responsibilities in your absence. Make sure you train people to do your job, so that you can leave without having to worry that things will fall apart while you're away. That means you may need to start getting people at work ready now for your absence—even if your trip is weeks away.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Washington Post
Where to ‘wild swim' in the U.K.
What it's like to be on the 9-month cruise around the world January 12, 2024
