This page features my complete portfolio of published work resulting out of both press trips and independent travel. Alternatively, check these pages if you’re curious about me, want to know how I work with brands or just want to say Hello!
You can also view my Contently Portfolio and see my work on Medium.
Books
I’m one of the authors of Lonely Planet’s Guide to the UAE (March 2024, print and e-book editions).
TV and Media Coverage
I was interviewed for Thai TV and the episode was aired countrywide on the news segment ‘The Passion’ on Nation TV Channel 22. You can watch me talk about my work as a blogger and my travels in the video below (starts at 2:40, about 8 minutes):
Speaking Engagements
Arabian Travel Market 2019
Speaker- Panel Discussion: How to Positively Change the Perception of Destinations Using the Power of Social Media
Speaker- Panel Discussion: How To Choose The Perfect Influencers For Your Brand In An Evolving Digital Landscape
Speaker- Panel Discussion: How To Gain A Career In Digital Marketing: Tips & Recommendations From The Pros
Print Articles
Super Structures: Architecture in Dubai The Sunday Times, July 2024
Dubai, A Land of Infinite Possibilities, Bleisure cities – MorningCalm (inflight magazine of Korean Air) December 2021
Discover Modern Dubai – Waldorf Astoria Magazine August 2019
A Culinary Legacy Goes Global– Waldorf Astoria Magazine
Feature on Emirati Cuisine – SilverKris (inflight magazine of Singapore Airlines) December 2019
Tunes of Bologna– JetWings July 2018- Jet Airways In-flight Magazine
Travelling on a Budget– Abu Dhabi World Magazine May 2018
Connections Across Borders Getaway, Ceylon Today (Sri Lankan print publication)
My Great Escapes Dnata World Traveller May 2018
48 Hours in Athens JetWings International August 2017 – Jet Airways In-flight Magazine
Cadaques: Wild World International Traveller Issue 26 Nov-Dec 2016
Saffron -The Society Insider (UAE)
- Hanging in Hanoi- Culture in the Old Quarter September 15, 2015
- Bonbon Barcelona- Hot on the Trail in the City of Chocolate October 16, 2015
Web Publications
National Geographic Traveller UK
12 International Iftar Dishes To Try This Ramadan
AFAR Magazine
Neighborhoods Not To Miss in Dubai
Essential Tours to Book in Dubai
Adventure.com
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Lonely Planet
Local Flavour: The best places to eat and drink in Dubai
Things to know before going to Abu Dhabi
Dubai in 5 Shops: ethical fashion, eclectic furniture and books by the beach
15 Things To Know Before Traveling to Oman
Wadi and soul: Best hikes in Oman
Introducing Oman’s national parks
6 unforgettable beaches in Oman for every type of traveler
Oman on a budget: How to get the best out of your trip
Oman visa: What you need to know
Forbes Travel Guide and Forbes.com
(I’m their UAE Correspondent)
7 Spectacular Train Journeys Around The World (also on Forbes.com)
The 6 Best Dinner Shows in Dubai (also on Forbes.com)
6 Dubai Bars for Marvelous Mocktails (also on Forbes.com)
5 of the UAE’s Best Wellness Retreats (also on Forbes.com)
5 of Abu Dhabi’s Best-Kept Secrets
6 Architectural Marvels Not to Miss in Dubai
How to Plan a Sustainable Trip to Zurich
6 Hotel Restaurants You Need to Visit in Dubai
10 Best Attractions in Iceland
6 Geothermal Spas to Visit in Iceland
5 Must-Visit Museums in the UAE
5 Best Desert Resorts in the UAE
6 Architectural Marvels Not to Miss in Dubai (Forbes.com)
Best Hotel Pools in Dubai with Dazzling Views
Hotel Overview: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
Spa Overview: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
Hotel Overview: Emerald Palace Kempinski
Hotel Overview: Fairmont The Palm
Hotel Overview: Armani Hotel Dubai
Hotel Overview: Jumeirah Al Qasr
Hotel Overview: Jumeirah Mina A’Salam
Hotel Overview: Jumeirah Al Naseem
Hotel Overview: Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai
Hotel Overview: Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Hotel Overview: Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
Hotel Overview: Four Seasons Resort Dubai Jumeirah Beach
Hotel Overview: Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Hotel Overview: One & Only Royal Mirage
Hotel Overview: One & Only The Palm
Hotel Overview: Palazzo Versace Dubai
Hotel Overview: The Oberoi Dubai
Where to Find Dubai’s Best Burgers
5 of Dubai’s Top Emirati Restaurants
6 Top Spots for Seafood Lovers in Dubai
5 Top Spots in Dubai for Live Music
6 of Dubai’s Top Cocktail Bars
4 Dubai Hotels That make You Feel Like Royalty
4 Under-The-Radar Attractions in Dubai
5 Amazing Adventures to Try in Dubai
6 Decadent Desserts to Try in Dubai
5 Ways to Enjoy Winter in Dubai
5 Dubai Hotels for Design Lovers
4 Animal Roaming Resorts We’re Wild About
How To Experience Breakfast Like a Local in Dubai
4 Dubai Hotels for the Ultimate Beach Vacation
How To Spend Two Perfect Days in Dubai
4 Hot Brunches to Try in Dubai
4 of Dubai’s Most Luxurious Spa Experiences
9 Things To Do in Dubai With Kids
Hotel Overview: Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Hotel Overview: Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai
INSIDER Travel
A local’s guide to visiting Dubai
Tripadvisor
7 unique and over-the-top experiences in Dubai
Marriott Traveler
This Weekend Guide to Abu Dhabi is Full of Diverse Experiences
Escape Sprawling Cities for Bucolic Small Towns in the Middle East and Africa
Plan a Next Level Luxury Vacation in the Middle East
Movies under the Stars, Santa in a Dhow: 5 Middle East Staycations
Pause, Reflect and Refuel: Here’s Where to Find Quiet in Dubai
From ‘Gram-Worthy Views to Date Night Dining, Savor These Must- Try Dubai Restaurants
Zone Out in the Middle East with These Before and After-Hours Adventures
Extend Your Summer Weekends in the Middle East with Art, Ancient Cities & Adventure
Jordan Do’s & Don’ts: Tips on Local Etiquette
Feast for All Senses: 5 Must-Try Jordanian Foods & Where to Try Them
Get Your Groove On: Where to Hear Live Music in Dubai
7 Jordan Must-Do’s for Your Bucket List
Petra is Otherworldly. Here’s how to Tackle an Amman to Petra Day Trip.
Noreen Wasti on an Unforgettable Girls Staycation
Chef Abdulilah Shadoud on Mixing Creativity & Culture in Arabic Cuisine
Inside Zahrat Lebnan: Abu Dhabi’s Most Beloved Lebanese Restaurant
A First-Timer’s Guide to Souks in Abu Dhabi
Departures
Alia Ali on the Power of Narratives in the Language of Textiles
Eater
A Mandyara Beats a Blender Every Time
Whetstone Magazine
A Sip of Sweet Karak Offers a Taste of Dubai
Living off the Land in Greenland
EatingWell
I didn’t know how to tell my father I loved him. So I learned to make sai bhaji. (Essay, recipe and photography)
SilverKris
Secret No More: Emirati Food is Having Its Day in the Sun
Rough Guides
Why Abu Dhabi holidays are meant for romance and relaxation
Best things to do in Abu Dhabi for families with kids
Best Abu Dhabi activities for an unforgettable group trip
Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
A Taste of Serbia on the Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route
Stay at a Serbian Monastery along the TRANSROMANICA Cultural Route
Transromanica Cultural Route: My Journey Through Austria
An Iron Gates Cruise on the Danube in Serbia
InterContinental Life
A Taste of Arabian Waters at the UAE’s First Oyster Farm
A Fresh Perspective: Dubai Through a Culinary Insider
Waldorf Astoria Magazine
World Nomads
Mumbai’s Best Bits: Markets, Caves & Temples
Jaipur: Chaotic Bazaars, Lake views & Forts Galore
5 of India’s Best Festivals & Etiquettes for Travelers
Break Away From the Hostel Bubble on your Gap Year
Hostelling International Canada
Is Solo Travel The Right Choice For Introverts
Getting Naked in Front of Strangers in Iceland Changed How I Feel About My Body
Am I Too Old To Stay in Hostels?
Here’s how 2020 changed how we’ll travel
InterContinental Blog
11 Best Places to Take Photos in Dubai
Nurall
Hilton Explore
A Walk Down Memory Lane: Shopping in the Souks of Dubai
Skiing in Summer: Offbeat Things to do in Dubai
Nightlife in Dubai: An After Hours Guide
SF Gate
If your legs swell on airplanes, you should try wearing graduated compression socks
Little Big Travellers by Holiday Inn
HuffPost Personal
Stop Asking Me When I’ll Have Kids February 2020
Roads & Kingdoms
Let’s Mix Bees and Shots and See What Happens
Go Overseas
How To Live Like a Local as You Volunteer Abroad
How To Decipher Tipping Etiquette on Tours Around The World
How To Pack Light for Your Study Abroad Experience
How To Volunteer Abroad as an Introvert
Study abroad During Ramadan: What You Need To Know
Best Weekend and Day Trips for Study Abroad Students in Dubai
Tips for Women Working or Interning in the Middle East
Affordable Cities for Language Learning Abroad
I Spent a Month Volunteering in Asia but Did I Make an Impact?
What to Wear while Studying Abroad in these Middle Eastern Cities
Everything You Need To Know About Learning Arabic in Dubai
How I Became Local While Living in Bangladesh
What to Wear While Studying Abroad in these 12 Popular European Countries
Insider Tips for Volunteering in India and South Asia
How To Apply for an Internship Abroad
10 of the Most Beautiful Destinations to Volunteer Abroad
10 Schools Hiring English Teachers Like Crazy This October
The Discoverer
You Can Even Go Swimming In This Do-It-All Travel Shoe
Never Board A Long Flight Without These Socks
The Gaggler
Summer Loving: Three Nordic Cities that do Summer Right
4 Girls’ Trip That Will Blow You Away
These Top Summer Destinations are Only Five Hours Away
Abu Dhabi World Online
Amazing holidays don’t cost you a fortune
Flight Network Blog
What Everyone Should Know Before Visiting a Hot Spring in Iceland
Matador Network
How to experience Greenland’s indigenous hunting traditions
A Harlem chef is showcasing the vast diversity of African cuisine at a Dubai food hall
Epic Outdoor Adventures in Dubai
Abu Dhabi is 3 amazing destinations in one. Here’s proof.
17 Signs You Were Born and Raised in Dubai
14 Things Dubai Locals Always Have to Explain to Out-Of-Towners
Skyscanner
Unforgettable Two-Day Eid Getaways from Dubai
iExplore
A Traveler’s Note to the Daydreamer
A Letter to the Spouse Who Can’t Always Go
A Letter to the First-Time Solo Traveler
A Letter to the Touristophobic Traveler: Tourist is not a dirty word
Incredible India: Surprises at Every Turn
A Shopaholic’s Guide to Markets in Dubai
UAE and Me: A Family Getaway to the Middle East
The 5 Most Incredible and Photogenic Mosques in the UAE
Historical UAE Sights Straight Outta Aladdin
Dnata World Traveller
My Great Escapes May 2018
Thought Catalog
In Defense of All Labeled Introverts Everywhere
Why I Will Always Love Traveling More Than I Love You
This is Why You Shouldn’t Feel Awkward Dining Alone
Elite Daily
Walk The World:10 Life Lessons You Can Learn on the Hiking Trail
Carpe Diem, People: Why There’s No Use In Waiting For ‘Someday’
8 Places to Road Trip Instead of Backpack Through
Expedia
Eat Your Way Around the Streets of Mumbai
The Best of Mumbai Street Food
Others
I Have Been Living with Undiagnosed ADHD. Quarantine Forced Me to Get Help Byrdie
In the Kitchen, My Mother’s Daughter Entropy Magazine
Coffee & Canyons in Bohemian Switzerland: Take a Sip of the Great Outdoors Northern Hikes October 2018
Meet The Dwarves of Wrocław JayWay Travel November 2018
Discovering Iceland Ambassador Cruiseline
From Dubai to India: What does being from Dubai mean? April 2019
Been There, Loved That good Magazine (UAE), April 2015, Issue 23
Best of Barcelona (Photo Contribution) Odyssee Student Travel Magazine, April 2016.
Solo Travel: What’s All The Fuss About? District Magazine, August 2015
Eating Out in Sapa, Vietnam Book Culinary Vacations
Trekking Sapa to Lao Chai Digital Nomad Travel Magazine App
Why I Write The Coffeelicious
5 Awesome Things You Can Only Do in Cappadocia Travelettes
Best Spa Hotels in Dubai Hipmunk
Bangladesh: A Life Changing Internship The Planet D
Kathmandu’s Garden of Dreams Yahoo! India Travel
7 Things to Know Before Travelling by Overnight Train in Vietnam Mapping Megan
A Traveler’s Note to Her Lover: Why I Will Always Love The World More Than I Love You The Culture-ist
Solo Travel Ideas for Introverts Traveldudes
New Zealand Tour of the Pohutu Geyser Go Girlfriend
Swayambhunath Stupa: Kathmandu’s ‘Monkey Temple’ Nomadasaurus
Free Things To Do in Dubai Five Free Things
10 Things No One Tells You About Long Term Travel Lifehack
10 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your First Solo Travel Experience Lifehack
10 Culturally Rich Cities That You Need To Visit Lifehack
Interviews
Being a travel influencer in the time of coronavirus The National
Connections Across Borders Getaway, Ceylon Today (Sri Lankan print publication)
Interview with Travel Blogger Natasha Amar Dxb Blog
Matador Success Story: Natasha Amar Matador Network
Meet The Boho Chica Susurrus
Best of the Travel Bloggers- Natasha Amar Travel Trolley
Interview with The Boho Chica GaminTraveler
Interview with Natasha Amar Tripedia
Dubai & the UAE with Natasha Girl About the Globe
Meet the Gypsies: Natasha of The Boho Chica A Southern Gypsy
Travel Bloggers Interviews Flights & Frustration Network
Sunshine Interviews-The Boho Chica Sunshine Tienda Blog
Travel Blogger Thursday: Natasha of The Boho Chica Justin plus Lauren
Collaborative Posts
Travel Bloggers Share Their Favorite Hikes of 2018 Nate Meets World
Ultimate Travel Destinations The LuxPad
Where Do Travel Writers Find Inspiration? Pink Pangea
8 Things to do in Thailand for under 8$ Tour Radar
What is something that traveling has taught you? BootsnAll Travel
Off The Beaten Track Hikes Around The World The Crowded Planet
Asking the Experts: How to Fund a Travel Lifestyle Geeky Explorer
Inspirational Travel Quotes Travelling Buzz
Delicious Food from Around the World Travelling Buzz
12 Travel Tips: Learn from the Experts iTrip blog
Must Visit Beaches Voucher Codes Pro
Mentions
LP Pathfinders Top Posts for June 2017 Lonely Planet
Best Female Travel Blogs 2016: Top Influential Views Credit Donkey
Top 2300 Travel Blogs on the Internet (No.105 in Solo Woman category as of June, 2015) Nomad Revelations
My Top 10 Favourite Rising Travel Blogs of 2014 Travelling Buzz
100+ Best Travel Blogs to Follow in 2015 FirstSiteGuide.com
Outstanding stays around the globe Traveller 24
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