Category: Middle East


  • Unpopular opinion: 5-star hotels do not = luxury

    Sign up for the mailing list to get posts like this delivered straight to your inbox 1-2x per week! Hey friends! Last week I told you why I almost deleted my entire site (catch that update here). But I didn’t tell you why I’m back. The truth is… I’m as passionate as ever about helping…

  • Six Best Luxury Hotels in Dubai for Solo Travelers

    With its collection of palatial artificial islands, scores of high end shopping, and astronomical architecture, Dubai is a city of extravagance. I spent the summer there in 2023 (yes, it was murderously hot!). Given that I couldn’t hang around outdoors, I spent my time checking out all the best luxury hotels. So I made a…

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