Check-in: InterContinental Fujairah
byFujairah is more famously known for Snoopy Island, the best place in the United Arab Emirates to do some snorkelling. Great news now because not too far from it, this luxurious…
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Driving from the UK to China Part 1: The departure
byOver the summer of 2018, Thuymi, Nick and I left for the adventure of driving from the UK to China. The idea of the Mongol Rally has been high in…
Dubai has a Human Slingshot pointing straight into the waters
byYup, Dubai has a Human Slingshot pointing straight into the water like you’re getting thrown into the deep sea with no return 😛 ! This Human Slingshot is the latest work…
Alila Anji: An escape just few hours drive from Shanghai
byThe Alila hotel brand is among the leaders in the way they find their unique locations for properties. We visited the young Alila Anji, only 4 hours drive away from…
Kayaking in Antarctica
byOne of the great activities we managed to do while in Antarctica was kayaking through the icebergs. The crew had organized trips throughout the trip, but due to the high…
Best Places to Run in Dubai
byWe know that summer is coming around again soon and there seems to be that mad scramble with everyone trying to get back into their “Summer Body.” We also have…
Check-in: One of the best views of Shanghai at W Hotel Shanghai
byDespite being hidden away from the world until the mid nineties, Shanghai is quickly becoming a financial and technological hub of the globe. It is also making a huge push…
The Next Big Adventure: Travel to Antarctica
byThe 7th continent, Antarctica, is a desired place to travel for many adventurers like ourselves. Back in the days, only a handful of people wanted to go there as not…
Four Seasons Hotel Baku: More Than Meets the Eye
byTo be very honest with you, before moving to Dubai we probably never have said the word “Azerbaijan”. The idea of travelling there and to its capital Baku wasn’t something…
Everything you need to know about Visa Requirements to travel to Antarctica
byFirstly, congratulations if you have decided to travel to the land of the white continent and witness the glorious beauty of what we call Antarctica. A journey to Antarctica is…
Al Maha Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa: A journey in the Dubai dunes
byThe Middle East region boats of beautiful properties to satisfy a wide range of travellers looking for refuge in unique properties with adjacent experiences and service. As a mission to…
Earn Emirates Skywards miles when renting a car with Hertz Car Rentals
byFor anyone living in the Middle East and Dubai (or simply flying often), it’s essential to accumulate Emirates Skywards miles! With the loyalty program getting better every year, it has…
Canada: Visiting the Montreal Canadiens Locker Room (NHL)
bySince meeting my AdventureFaktory partner in crime, I have adopted a new sporting team – the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL). Thuymi’s passion for the organization combined…
Hockey Hall of Fame Experience in Toronto Canada
byAs a sport nut, I need to see where the best of the best are recognized for every sport – in the Hall of Fame! So when I was in…
These pictures of Baku will make you want to book a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Baku
byBaku was a very odd stop for us. We always wanted to take our time and visit all of the Old Town and the modern architecture, except, in our case,…
Crossing the Georgia-Azerbaijan border by car
byAs much as road trips are fun, border crossing is sure something less enjoyable. You either have too much wait or crazy amount of not important paperwork to do. During…
Things to know about Intermittent Fasting
byWe thought that since Ramadan is just around the corner in the Middle East, the large majority of the nations are fasting, we might get in on the action as…
How to make fitness a priority when you travel
byWe are firm believers that travelling is the best way to learn about life, mature and develop your sense of curiosity. For us, travel is certainly the life-long university degree…
How to stay fit while travelling
byDo you travel for work? Are you in your year gap travelling the world? Are you an avid vacationeer? Staying fit could be one of your problems and we sure have…
Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Trip In Musandam Oman
byOman is a gem. From Dubai you can drive a few hours to reach Musandam, where you will reach Khasab via a breathtaking ride by the coast of the Gulf of…
100 year old Bank in Vienna transformed into a Luxury Hotel @ Park Hyatt Vienna
byIn the search of iconic hotels in Vienna, a stop at the Park Hyatt was a must. It is just a few steps away from the Golden Quartier, Vienna’s oldest…
Four Seasons Kuwait: A wellness destination to consider
byLocated in the premium location of downtown Kuwait lies the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait At Burj Alshaya and it truly needs to be seen to be believed! With sky high…
Six Senses is why you should get to Con Dao Island now
byMany travellers think of Thailand as the only option for a beautiful island vacation. Vietnam actually has plenty of good options and most of us find ourselves in this dilemma, which island…
W Istanbul: Stay in a modern property near hip spots of Istanbul
byLast long weekend we managed to sneak away to Istanbul to check it out for the very first time. We got a really good deal with Qatar Airways, who do…
Marathon: Conquering the Great Wall of China
byThere are many things that qualify as “tough”. Jumping out of a plane, running at people trying to tackle you, university exams, but I think one excellent way to measure…
Dubai from the sky with Seawings
byOne of the first things we wanted to do when we got to Dubai is to see what it looks like from the air. Many options are available such as…
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal in Montreal
byMontreal in the summer is one of the best cities you can visit. A stunning European city in Canada, French being spoken everywhere with some of the best foods you…
USA: Where to stop on the Californian Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
byWhile planning how many days you should take to drive along the Californian Coast, you might be asking yourself which cities you should stop by and how long. This planning…
Ritz-Carlton Dubai: Your home in the city right by JBR beach
byYou must be wondering why we think the Ritz-Carlton would be your home in Dubai? Situated right at the end of the strip of Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), the Ritz-Carlton…
Kilindi Zanzibar by Elewana Collection: A Private Paradise To Discover
byFor our first Zanzibar experience, we made sure to choose a hotel that is part of the GHA (Global Hotel Alliance) so we can use our DISCOVERY Loyalty membership. If…
Running the Angkor Wat Marathon
byCombining our passion for travel and sports is always our goal. So when an invite was available for the Angkor Wat Half Marathon in Cambodia, we booked our tickets and headed…
Hotel Des Arts by MGallery: Best infinity pool in Saigon
byAs savvy travellers, we love regular comfort and lavish stays. This love for suites in hotels has started quite young for Thuymi as she grew up for the first 15 years…
Incredible photos of Nepal shot on iPhone 8 Plus
byAs much as we love our photography on DSLRs, there’s no complete trip without our iPhones. Mobile phones nowadays have cameras that are out of this world and we have…
Spend a full day at the Palace Downtown in Dubai
byWith the hustle and bustle of Dubai, we get tired so quickly and often seek to escape. Escapes don’t always need to be via a stay-cation, it can also be…
Running with the Bulls in Spain
byGrowing up, I was constantly told what I could not and should not do. Don’t touch that, don’t leave that there, you can’t eat that. However, someone forgot to mention…
USA: Californian Coast Road trip in Instagram shots
byFollow our journey driving from San Francisco down to San Diego through our Instagram pictures @thuymi @mitchhyde7 San Francisco After seing it on @caseyneistat #vlog, I finally try it at…
Should you pause from exercising on vacation?
byOur honest answer is NO! At the end of the day, it’s your body, “You do You”. From a health perspective and from our lifestyle, we pledge to still workout…
Going to Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia by bus
byDon’t you dream of having one of those beautiful pictures on the perfect white floor and with crazy mirror reflections from the floor? That’s at the famous Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia…
Marriott Mena House: Lunch with the best view of The Great Pyramids Of Giza
byThe Mena House is a historic palatial hotel, based in the shadow of the great Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo. The place was originally built as a royal lodge…
The longest urban zip line in the world is in Dubai Marina
byWhen you hear Dubai you are usually expecting grand things. You’ve got it right, the XDubai team, after have created in the past a zip-line going across the Dubai dancing…
Press: Q&A session with Women’s Health & Men’s Health Middle East on How we Stay Fit when we travel
byAs frequent flyers and travellers that take our health and fitness seriously, we had to build (or try to at least!) a lifestyle that would allow us to combine having…
Mountain Biking in Kathmandu Valley
byAre you visiting Nepal and only spending your time in Kathmandu? Everyone must think you came to only trek mountains but that’s not the reality. Don’t worry, you can still…
World Cup 2018: Top Places To Visit in Russia
byWith the exciting happenings of the World Cup in Russia, we thought that you might have some free time to travel around with games being played in 12 venues throughout…
Retreat The Palm by MGallery: A complete wellness journey in Dubai
byEver had a problem of combining a lavish stay while still taking care of yourself physically and mentally? The Retreat on the Dubai Palm have discovered a gap in the…
World Cup 2018: Essential tips for travelling to Russia
byYes, the World Cup is here! Russia is a place we always wanted to go but with complicated visa application processes we never made it a priority to go. Although,…
The newest Longest Zipline in the World is in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and this is how you can do it!
byUnited Arab Emirates like to do things on a GRAND scale! In Ras Al Khaimah they launched in January 2018 the longest Zipline in the world and this is everything…
Training for an obstacle race in Vietnam
byWhen Thuymi and I started dating we realized quickly we both love sports and travel. We started to do both, travelling to chase sports events and fitness events. Our first…
Everything you need to know for Kitesurfing in Brazil
byTravelling for sports is a great luxury for the AdventureFaktory team. If you love your Water sports and are willing to travel, then doing some Kitesurfing in Brazil is for…
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort: Lavish property in South Sri Lanka
byAs a traveling couple with a travel website and love taking photos, we always are on the lookout for resorts with a combination of luxury and those “Instagrammable” shot opportunities. After…
How to hike Everest Base Camp without a Guide
byBelieve it or not, the AdventureFaktory team did Everest Base Camp without a guide or a porter. Can you or can you not do this trek without a guide? We…
Day by Day Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek
byThere are many itineraries available for the Everest Base Camp trek. Some are within shorter days and others longer. Here is the longer journey we took considering we wanted to…
Alila Ubud: Hidden Cliffside and Rice Terraces
byThere are so many reasons to go to Bali. Some want to the white sand beaches, others want to get amongst the active nightlife. Ubud is known as the relaxing…
What to pack for Everest Base Camp
byAre you on the look out for a comprehensive list for your Everest Base Camp? We have just come back from completing Everest Base Camp and have all the information…
Sunset paradise at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
byOne of the places we had dreamed about going to for years was the US island of Hawaii. We were so worried that we were getting too excited and it…
Spend A day at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia
byIf you never have seen this location before, it’s neither you have been living under a rock or you don’t like to travel! Meet the beautiful natural beauty of Salar de…
Riding the Death Road in Bolivia
byThere is no better adrenaline rush than to bike down the 53 most dangerous Km’s of your life! In Bolivia, you will be able to the this adrenaline rush by…
South of Bali stay at the Anantara Uluwatu
byAre you planning a Bali trip and wondering where to stay? Bali is full of gems and hidden beauties. If you want to be close to the surfing spots and…
Stay near the local markets at Avani Luang Prabang
byDid you just booked a trip to Laos or planing one? You aren’t too sure what to book since the choices are quite far from each other and different styles?…
Peaceful retreat at Upendo Zanzibar, Tanzania
byWhile we have been traveling plenty lately, we had not had a holiday for a long while. By that we mean a real one, sitting, doing nothing, enjoying good time at…
Your Guide to Hiking in Jordan
byTravelling to visit landmarks is great, but sometimes to be able to enjoy a destination better, you must do some hiking to immerse completely into the journey and of course…
These photos will make you want to visit Fujairah
byFujairah is known for Snoopy Island, the best place in the United Arab Emirates to do some snorkelling. Here are a set of photos we took during our stay that might…
Manifesto of Two Adventurers
byAdventureFaktory is all about sharing stories and introducing you to amazing travellers. We hope you will like this from our awesome outdoor friend Karim! Words of Dado & Karim written…
Stay for free at the Atlantis, here’s how! (Thank you Social Media Suite)
byHave you ever wanted to stay in one of the world’s most well known hotels at no cost? The iconic Atlantis Hotel on the Dubai Palm in celebration of hitting…
Experience Oman like no other while staying at Alila Jabal Akhdar
byAre you looking for the next country to visit for your holidays? Oman is a country you must consider for your next travels and we would love to introduce you…
Learning how to Kite in Dubai w/ Kite Zone
byDubai might be firstly known for its glitz and glamour, but forget about it. You make Dubai the way you want it to be and it can be quite fun…