Sophie Prideaux

1 week ago | cntravellerme.com | Sophie Prideaux

Dubai's ever-popular Global Village only has a few more weeks before closing for the summer season. The family-friendly attraction, known for its multi-cultural pavillions, street food and regular live performances, will officially end its 29th season on Sunday, 11 May. Why is Global Village closing? As an outdoor attraction, Global Village closes each year over the hot summer months.

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Sophie Prideaux

Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspending visas for visitors from 14 countries during the upcoming Hajj season in a bid to prevent overcrowding. The kingdom will temporarily pause the insurance of new short-term visas, including single and multiple entry business visit visas, e-tourist visas, Umrah visas and family visit visas. Here's everything you need to know about Saudi's visa suspension. Why is Saudi Arabia temporarily suspending visas?

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Sophie Prideaux

Why book? For a private-island experience 30 minutes off the coast of Bahrain, surrounded by patchwork blue waters, UNESCO-recognised wildlife and an all-encompassing feeling of peace. Set the sceneOne hour after landing at the airport in capital Manama, we’re already at the other end of tiny Bahrain, ready to board for the 30-minute boat ride across to Hawar Island. As we approach, I spot the outline of a galloping horse on the horizon, then another and another.

3 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Sophie Prideaux

Dubai is a welcoming city. It has, after all, gladly received upwards of 85 per cent of its population from overseas with open arms. The metropolis that has risen from the sands of the desert spans just 35 square kilometres (for now), but within its gilded confines, you’ll find a city with many sides, created by people from many places, who each bring a piece of culture from their homeland. But for all its hospitality, many visitors to the city still arrive with some common misconceptions.

1 month ago | cntravellerme.com | Sophie Prideaux

A major fire at an electrical power station has closed London's Heathrow Airport for at least 24 hours, leaving thousands of passengers stranded as flights around the world are cancelled and diverted. The UK's busiest airport will be closed on Friday, 21 March until at least midnight, affecting more than 1,000 flights, with disruption set to continue into the weekend.