Celebrated Founding Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a memorable trip to Jazan, one of the most underrated gems in the country. Whenever I travel to a city which is new to me in Saudi Arabia, I always try to have a local with me — someone who can share the history of …
Welcome to the regional page for the Middle East series of my #TheSoloDrifter section. Explore each country through detailed travel guides, curated itineraries, and practical budget breakdowns. Just click the links below to start your journey. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Jordan Bahrain Qatar
Here’s the fifth installment of my Middle East series. Last July 2024, I joined the Meet Up event of my fellow DPP (Department of Professional Practice) professionals from KPMG MESAC (Middle East, South Asia, and Caucasus and Central Asia). There are a lot of positive words that I can link to Qatar – organized, elegant, …
I rarely write travel guides or itineraries for destinations in the Philippines. As someone who travels frequently, organizing my thoughts into a structured guide can be quite challenging. But for this special feature in the T.E.L.L. section (Travel. Entertainment. Lifestyle. Leisure.) of VoicePoints, I’m making an exception. If you are a regular VoicePoints reader, T.E.L.L …
After spending five nights in Cebu, our family set off on a two-day adventure to Bohol. How did we get there, and where did we stay? For this trip, I chose a camping theme to fully embrace Bohol’s breathtaking landscapes—from its lush green hills to its serene blue waters. What you need to know about …
Here’s another annual family trip, we decided this time to visit local places in the Philippines – Cebu and Bohol. Why these provinces? You will learn that later and in my Bohol travel blog. T.E.L.L. (Travel. Entertainment. Lifestyle. Leisure.) section of VoicePoints is a spin-off of The Solo Drifter (for my non-solo trips obviously). What …
If you are following my Instagram stories, you might always see my first and business class flight reviews for each airline.As a traveler, I want to be cost-efficient. However, when a flight is longer than six hours, especially for a long vacation, I make sure to book a business class flight. In this blog post, …
I am currently based in Riyadh but apologies if I haven’t written as much about the capital as I have about other cities in Saudi Arabia. With so many new activities and places to explore, keeping up with everything is quite a challenge! Every day, the city surprises me with something new. Let’s start with …
This blog was originally published on 30 June 2023. It was updated for my latest Jordan trip in August 2024. Here’s another entry for my ‘The Solo Drifter’ section! Last year’s Eid Al-adha, I visited Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. This time during Ramadan 2023, I travelled in one of the countries in the …
I only write blogs about my country trips once I leave that country. But for Saudi Arabia where I am based now, I felt that it is high time to start introducing the Kingdom to my readers. I will try to write bits and pieces for Saudi Arabia. This project is part of the bigger …