About This Site & Me

The aim of this blog is to break down some barriers, explore the world and find out more about the things that matter. It includes travel advice and reviews as well as journalistic commentary on global issues, particularly (but not exclusively) in the Middle East and North Africa.

As for me, I’m not just another travel blogger. I have studied International Relations for years, have worked at the UN and other international development institutions, and thrive on travelling (often on my own) to the places in the world where the action is happening.

But at the same time, I’m just an ordinary girl trying to get a better grasp on the world we live in; who gets as daunted by the enormity of the issues and the challenges of solo travel as the next person, so I hope you’ll find that any attempts at expert opinion are served up with a decent dose of humanity and humour.

I also love connecting with other people with similar interests and aspirations, so if this stuff is your bag, follow my blog and I’ll be sure to follow yours too.