If you’re planning a jaunt to Dubai, lucky you! Luxury hotels, amazing restaurants, brilliant shops, gorgeous beaches, fun water parks – the city seems to have something for pretty much everyone. But, before you go, it’s really important to get to grips with the local culture – a lot of the city’s customs are rooted in Islamic beliefs, so in order to avoid inadvertently offending the locals, you need to be au fait with what these are.So, I’ve put together a quick guide to these, as well as other useful bits and bobs, like some information on the local cuisine and language. Enjoy!Laws and customs Ok, let’s get the most…

For the ultimate roadtrip, head to Munich. While images of Route 66 in the USA might spring to mind when thinking of destinations for a driving holiday, Munich is home to the stunning Romantic Road – and I think it’s well worth discovering. I love going to places that are new and different, and Germany is one country that I’d like to see more of. The Romantic Road sounds like a route for loved-up honeymooners only, but its name actually refers to the fact that the locations it passes through are beautiful. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with coming here for a romantic roadtrip with your partner, but it’s also…

Liverpool has always been a popular tourist destination, thanks largely to its fantastic musical history and culture but there is much more to the city than just the Cavern Club and The Beatles. As a port town, Liverpool has always been at the forefront of changes in British culture and its waterfront location has contributed heavily to creating a diverse population. The city became home to the oldest Black African community in the country, the oldest Chinese community in Europe and saw mass immigration from Ireland. Here we take a look at how the city’s diversity has shaped a city and what it offers visitors: Impressive landmarks Liverpool boasts an…