Myanmar: Bagan in 2 days
Bagan has to be one of the most scenic and sight pleasing destinations in Asia. We budgeted two days here and we thought was just enough. Some travellers recommend 3,…
Everything you need to know for Kitesurfing in Brazil
Travelling 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…
5 Misconceptions about Backpackers
Once upon a time, I decided to travel as a backpacker. It is just easier to carry a bag instead of a suitcase. Sadly these days backpackers or so-called “budget…
India: The first impressions
India is such a country of beautiful contrasts. From hectic cosmopolitan cities with millions to rural outskirts with nothing more than your thoughts. Here are our first impressions of this…
Iftar experience on the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2
Prior to its grand opening planned for October 2018, the famous Queen Elizabeth 2 has been opening its doors an Arabian Majlis offering a wonderful Iftar and Suhoor experience. The…
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort: Lavish property in South Sri Lanka
As 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…
Things to know before travelling to Nepal
If you are thinking of traveling to Nepal, we believe that you have been to a fair few countries before! This of course is unless it’s among your first trips…
Travelling to Myanmar: Should you go or not?
We were fortunate to visit Myanmar in 2015. Unfortunately today, the country has been in a controversy with all the military actions against the Muslim minority Rohingya. You must be…
Eat in Dubai: 24k gold burger meal with great entertainment at La Maison Rouge
In a busy city like Dubai with a lot of restaurants and bars, you will find some concepts that are quite exciting. La Maison Rouge is one of those places…
The best places to eat Vegetarian in Saigon Viet Nam
The challenge when you travel is to find the right restaurants if you have dietary restrictions. If you are vegetarian, travelling in Asia can be quite tricky. Although, you should…
Free classes to stay active during Ramadan in Dubai
As health and fitness is a focus to more and more of Dubais’ residents, even though it is Ramadan, many establishments are encouraging people to stay active and this by…
How to hike Everest Base Camp without a Guide
Believe 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…
Iftars you need to try when visiting Dubai
If you are traveling to Dubai for this upcoming month until Thursday June 14th, you will be right into Ramadan. Although some restaurants stay open, you should try the Iftar experience,…
Day by Day Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek
There 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…
Eat in Dubai: All the seafood you need at the Crab Market in DIFC
Dubai has a lot of options for dining out. We like to try things and showcase you our thoughts. If you are a seafood enthusiast then the Crab Market Dubai…
Alila Ubud: Hidden Cliffside and Rice Terraces
There 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…
Laguna Waterpark at La Mer Dubai
There is a new waterpark in Dubai and it is at La Mer. Finally people living around Downtown has a cool version of The Beach JBR but better and with…
10 Things you can do during Ramadan in Dubai
Are you visiting Dubai during Ramadan? Is it your first Ramadan in Dubai as an expatriate? Breaking the myth that nothing happens during Ramadan, we would like to highlight a diversified list…
What to pack for Everest Base Camp
Are 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…
Eat in Dubai: If you love meat, you can’t miss a visit to Beefbar Dubai
For those who love their meat, you tend to plan a steakhouse night or maybe some Korean BBQ. We can vouch that if you really are a meat connoisseur, you…
Luxury Boutique Hotel in Budapest @ The Aria
The Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection is among the top 10 Luxury Hotels In Europe, voted as the #1 actually, by TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice 2017. Our choice for this…
A taste of Hawaii, in Montreal
Feeling like escaping Montreal? Stuck at work and have no vacation anytime soon? We got you covered. Snowbird Tiki Bar is a trendy spot in Montreal with an Instagram worthy…
Eat in Dubai: Kad Ché at Square Bay (Downtown)
If you are downtown and fancy an cute place to do some work, you should stop by KAD CHÉ, which is in Arabic slang means “bite”. It is absolutely a…
Eat in Dubai: Watch the Dubai Dancing Fountains while feasting at Gunaydin
There are many places where you can dine to have a prime view of the Dubai Dancing fountains, but if you feel hungry and want to optimize your quality/price, you…
Sunset paradise at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
One 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…
Eat in Dubai: Enjoy Chino-Latino cuisine at Asia de Cuba Dubai
Looking for some different flavours than the regular Chinese, Italian, Arabic or Greek food? You might want to consider paying a visit to Asia de Cuba to try some new…
Things to know before travelling to Sri Lanka
As regular visitors to Sri Lanka, we have compiled a list of 6 things you need to know once you have booked your flight to Sri Lanka. After being relatively closed…
The Ultimate List of Budget Airlines you Need to know
If you want to optimize your budget, saving costs through the airfare is the best way. We sometimes like to buy the cheapest flights, sacrifice leg space and comfort, to…
Spend A day at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia
If 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…
Travel Advice in Kenya
Hey guys, off to Kenya? Here are a few tips to make sure your trip is safe and happy 😉 Most of these apply to all non-first world countries, but…
Beautiful Saudi Arabia shots on iPhone 8 Plus
On a task of photography in Saudi Arabia, we went to shoot the most beautiful place in Saudi Arabia. Not too far of Riyadh is the Edge of the World….
Get the best river sunset in Saigon at The Deck
Everywhere you travel, you might want to find a great sunset spot. In Ho Chi Minh City, or also called Saigon, the spot to be for it is in District…
Riding the Death Road in Bolivia
There 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…
Have High tea in a room full of antiques at Villa Royale in D2 Saigon
If you are chasing beautiful cafes in Ho Chi Minh City, Villa Royale is your place! Villa Royale is where you can find the best Australian treats. Meat pies, Meat…
Stay in French Colonial villas at Luang Say Residence
Are you looking into travelling to Laos and stopping by Luang Prabang? Experience what it is like 50 years ago by staying in this French Colonial property, the Luang Say…
FlyDubai to have daily direct flights from Dubai to Helsinki
On the occasion of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, FlyDubai is launching its new route Dubai-Helsinki, which will be running daily from October 11th 2018. The route will be…
Things to do in Dubrovnik
Do you watch Game of Thrones? Then you might have heard of this destination in Croatia named Dubrovnik. Visit one of the most popular filming spots! Check out things to…
This is why you have to go to Inle Lake, Myanmar
As Myanmar is becoming a must destination, we thought we shall share to you one of their destination you must not miss for your trip. Meet Inle Lake, a freshwater lake…
How to spend a day in Yangon
Planning a trip to Myanmar? You must be wondering how many days you should spend in the capital Yangon? One day should be enough, but if you want to take…
South of Bali stay at the Anantara Uluwatu
Are 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…
Las Vegas iconic hotel Caesars Palace to open in Dubai
If you have watched the Hangover, you would know of the famous Caesars Palace where Doug got lost on the rooftop! Well it’s opening in Dubai and you will be…
Eat in Dubai: Canadian Flavours at Weslodge Saloon
There are many food options when you visit Dubai. If you live here, you could go a years eating at different restaurants every night and never go to the same…
Stay near the local markets at Avani Luang Prabang
Did 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?…
How to maximize your day trip to Agra
Are you planning to visit India? Agra seems like a must destination to visit the famous Taj Mahal, but then are you torn between other incredible cities and don’t have…
Tips for your First Take-off with the DJI Mavic Pro
We love flying our drone and have learned tips and tricks the hard way by crashing it and having horrible footage! We don’t want that to happen to you, so…
Island of Boracay Closure: No visitors for 6 months
The very well known and popular island of Boracay from the Philippines has been a backpacker and island lover paradise. The over tourism effect has finally arrived, the Philippines announced…
How to spend one day in Sofia, Bulgaria
Have you ever thought of visiting Bulgaria? If yes, Sofia is probably on your list. Although we do recommend to go see other Bulgarian cities. Meanwhile, Here is your Sofia guide…
6 Things to do in Old Dubai
What are the things to do in Old Dubai? This guide is not about the landmarks to see in Dubai, but places you should know to go grab a bite,…
Peaceful retreat at Upendo Zanzibar, Tanzania
While 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…
How to spend two days in Inle Lake, Myanmar
Myanmar is a beautiful country to visit. We know that there has been recent news about it and that could stop you from going, but we usually like to try…
Tips for Planning your First Trip to India
Are you thinking to go to India? As much as we love to go with the flow and travel unplanned, if you are planning in a precise time span, planning…
Your Guide to Hiking in Jordan
Travelling 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…
You need to try Saigon street food with The Lunch Lady
A different soup everyday. Meet Nguyen Thi Thanh, The Lunch Lady that got extremely popular due to Anthony Bourdain’s show No Reservations. Every now and then she does something different…
These photos will make you want to visit Fujairah
Fujairah 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…
Destroy things and release your anger at Smash Room Dubai
Ever had such a bad day where all you wanted to do was go and break stuff? One of those days when you don’t want to wake up? A place…
Adidas Parley shoes made from recycled ocean plastic
Disclaimer and more about AdventureFaktory Picks. We write about things we think you might like. We sometimes have affiliate partnerships to get a share of the revenue from your purchase, at no…
Guide to Visa on Arrival for Laos
You are planning to go to Laos and still have no clarification on what you need for your visa? Here is all the information you need regarding visa on arrival…
Manifesto of Two Adventurers
AdventureFaktory 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…
How to travel plastic free to save the environment
We often forget how much of an impact we can individually make by doing something good. Plastic is one of the biggest environmental debates. Did you know that an average…
Go At the Top of the Burj Khalifa
Once upon a time, a great mind in Dubai decided to create a meet-up group around Twitter. He called them TweetUpDXB. Bringing the community back to life, TweetUpDXB team finally…
Stay for free at the Atlantis, here’s how! (Thank you Social Media Suite)
Have 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…
How to spend the perfect two days in Petra, Jordan
Planning a trip to Jordan soon and wondering if you need 1 or 2 days for Petra? Opinions may differ, but here is a 2 day itinerary that will make…