Egypt is Free NYE desert party!

We are en route to cross the border into Egypt to be hosted by the Bedouins of Sinai (Tarabeen tribe) for the NYE desert party in Nuweiba! What a way to end the year! ‪#‎grateful‬ ‪#‎thankful‬ — with Ahmed Rashwan and Mi Mi. Happy New Year everyone!! Xxx Please share your New Year’s Eve plans! Continue reading →

iSee: Refocus on the bigger picture

I woke up early this morning to a beautiful view of the Red Sea in the distance… Yet I couldn’t help notice the dirty staines on the window I looked through. I was foced on this instead of appreciating the view in front of me (more wondering the best method for cleaning windows on the … Continue reading →

Life lesson: The farmer and his donkey

I saw this on Facebook and I wanted to share it with my readers. Valuable Life Lessons (outside the lecture room)… One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and … Continue reading →

iEat: Halloumi salad from Aroma

I treated myself to a warm Halloumi cheese salad for dinner this evening at Aroma cafe in Eilat. It’s pricier than my usual cheap and filling falafel sandwich which suits my low budget, whoever my body has been screaming out for something healthy for a change… So I had to oblige! Continue reading →

iSee: Amram Pillars group visit

Our host Liran took us on a mini tour to the Amram Pillars. This might be the closest I’ll get to Petra considering my travel plans have changed (and so has my budget). We were joined by Liran’s friend Ameer, who’s also a couchsurfer, accompanied by his guests from Sweden. Another memorable experience despite the … Continue reading →

iEat: Druse Labane from Maman Beach

On the menu at Maman Beach Eilat is Labane; White sour cheese served with olive oil, Zata and pita bread. Betwavon! Continue reading →

My fireball high experience

A cousin of Liran’s friend offered me a free ride on the fireball ride when we walked by last night at 2am… Of course I took up the “free” opportunity! Perfect for my student budget and an addition to great memories! Continue reading →

Oh what a night… In Eilat!

Above: Group picture with the three monkeys… I’m not a fan of resort towns, but we’re here in Eilat for a few days before we cross the border into Egypt for New Years Eve. Continue reading →

iSee: Pre New Years Eve fireworks in Eilat

We sat as an international group of couchsurfers in Aroma coffee in Eilat when the loud bangs drove us outside. The pre NYE fireworks had started. An American woman commented; “at least they’re not missiles…” Continue reading →

iSee: Travel buddies!

It’s been great travelling with Miriam from Portugal. She has many interesting stories to share including being a volunteer in Romania. We met about 10 days ago in Tel Aviv at a couchsurf meeting. She then accompanied me sightseeing with ‘the three wise men‘ I had planned to travel with in Israel and Jordan with. … Continue reading →