by Karen Warren | Last updated Jun 24, 2017 | Turkey
It would be easy to spend a whole day in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, wandering around the winding streets, drinking coffee, and haggling for goods, just as people have been doing for centuries past. Historically a stop upon the famous Silk Route between Europe and...
by Karen Warren | Last updated Jun 26, 2017 | UAE
Last time I tried to visit the Al Ain Livestock Market I couldn’t explain to the Pakistani taxi driver where we wanted to go. He heard the word “market” and interpreted it as “mall”. “What do you want to buy?” he asked. On...
by Karen Warren | Last updated May 27, 2017 | UAE
A souk has stood on the site of the Abu Dhabi Central Market, close to the Corniche, ever since the city was first developed in the 1970s, making it one of the oldest locations in the young and vibrant Emirati capital. For over 30 years it was the main centre for...
by Karen Warren | Last updated Dec 30, 2017 | Oman
The Sultanate of Oman is becoming more popular as a holiday destination but it is still relatively undeveloped for tourists. A visit to the Muttrah area of Muscat, the country’s capital, and to its traditional souk, provides an opportunity to explore an unspoilt...
