Mysk Moon Retreat, the prominent destination for hands-on glamping and desert adventures amidst the dunes of Mleiha and Al Faya Mountains in Sharjah, reopens its doors for the winter season. Starting from 1st of October 2022, guests can enjoy an unparalleled experience and ignite the adventurous spirit across the desert of…
Washington state has very different landscapes to offer including deserts, but also beaches, forests, mountains, volcanoes, and several coastal islands. The state is separated by the the Cascade Mountains which determine what kind of climate you are going to find: wet areas filled with pineforests to the west; dry, arid…
Formerly known as "Nappanerica", the Big Red sand dune is the largest and most famous dune in Queensland's Simpson Desert, located 33kms west of Birdsville. The area comprises over 1100 dunes and is a paradise for 4WD off-road drivers, sandboarders, and desert dwellers venturing into the Australian Outback. Sunset view from Big…
Desert hiking is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences you can have, and which everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. In fact, a hiking trip to the desert presents many logistical and organizational challenges regarding hydration, protection from sunlight, and dealing with extreme temperature changes…
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world and the second hottest desert after the Lut desert in Iran. It occupies approximately 10 percent of the African Continent including Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia. Hence, the history of the Sahara is as…
Rarely people think of the desert as a recreational place, which is a shame. There are countless sports and activities that you can enjoy in the desert - as a matter of fact, there are a few things that you can only do in the desert and they should definitely…
There is a little-known side effect of spending time under the hot desert sun: it can sunburn your eyes. Yes, quite literally. People who live in the desert often experience this phenomenon known as "photokeratitis", which is a gradual and long-term damage of the cornea of your eyes. This is…
Visit to the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park: backpacking, camping, things to do, museums, directions and more.
A quality water bottle or flask is a must when desert hiking. It goes without saying that carrying plenty of water with you is an essential (if not the MOST essential) part of any trip to the desert and dehydration should be your number one concern when spending extended amounts…
Tents in desert are subject to all sorts of weather conditions, so how do prepare? The best tent for desert camping is sturdy, waterproof and resistant against high winds.