If you’re planning an extended stay in either United Arab Emirates (UAE) or Oman, it’s pretty easy to cross...
Author Archive for: Chantal Blake
The American South has its own distinctive brand of hospitality—greetings for every passerby, an unhurried pace of life, and...
If you’ve traveled to a Muslim-majority country within the last six weeks, you might’ve noticed adjusted public dining hours...
When I first moved to Oman eight years ago, I could hardly find brown rice. My husband and I...
Following our two-night stay in Nairobi, it was time to head eastward to Mombasa in order to reunite with...
My vegan children have never been to a zoo or animal park. It was one of those parenting decisions...
In the Arab Gulf, we have ample access to authentic Indian cuisine and an array of Mediterranean delights, but...
Bahrain is a tiny archipelago that is often overlooked. You can drive the width and breadth of the island...
The forgotten enclave of Musandam is separated from the main peninsula of Oman by the eastern coast of the...
Though I’ve lived in the Arabian Gulf for five years, visiting Qatar never interested me. When I hear any...
When I vowed to love my vegan stud for life, Tampa Bay became my second home. Every time I...
Jamaica’s food scene can be summarized in three words: hot, spicy, and fresh. However, vegan options are usually lacking...
Once upon a time, there was a place called Veganka. It was a colorful, lively place where veggie burgers...












