Rerouting Wanderlust In The AE

Discover the Best Hiking Tours and Groups in the UAE for 2023

Are you ready to hit the hiking trails in the United Arab Emirates? The UAE provides hikers with numerous opportunities to experience the great outdoors thanks to its stunning mountain ranges, desert landscapes, and rugged coastline. Joining a hiking tour or group can be a great way to discover new trails, meet other adventurers who […]

Our Picks: Best Snacks For A Hiking Trip

Although staying hydrated is the number 1 rule on a hike, we’ve also found it beneficial to have snacks ready to go in our backpack for some much-needed motivation. There’s nothing more satisfying than ending a grueling hike by enjoying some tasty treats on a mountain peak. One of our favorite part of any hiking […]

Camping Checklist and Essentials

There’s always something forgotten on a camping trip and normally can’t be found when its needed. So we always make sure to pack according to a list we’ve built on as we’ve gone on more camping trips. Here are some of our essentials that we’ve found to be quite useful at camp. Shelter, sleeping and […]

4×4 Tyre Pressure Guide for Offroading in Sand, Mud, Dirt & Rocky Roads

Tired of getting your 4×4 stuck while others drive right by you with ease? We’ve been there and can confirm that it sucks. That’s why we’ve gone through the paces of trial and error to find the right tyre pressures for the best off-road performance which will make the obstacles you may face easy enough […]

Quiz: What Type of Hiker Are You?

Quiz what type of hiker are you

We’ve been on a lot of hikes with our friends and we’ve noticed that, like your favorite TV show, there are a couple of standard character types in every hiking group. Have we piqued your curiosity? Try our quiz and find out which type you are.

How To Keep Your Car Cool During Summer

How To Keep Your Car Cool During Summer - Where Is My Compass

Since summer is in full swing around the March-October months, you need to start thinking about how to keep your car cool. Cars in this part of the world have a tendency to become hot boxes and trap heat, especially when they are parked outside. Almost hot enough to double as a stove! Credit: Queensland […]

15 Backpack Essentials for Hiking

15 Backpack Essentials for Hiking

If you’re planning a hike or a trek into the UAE’s great outdoors, there are a bunch of handy things you should equip yourself with. There’ve been a lot of times where we found ourselves in a bit of a pickle because we forgot to carry some of what we’ve now deemed our backpack essentials. […]

Easy Offroading Route In Al Qudra Desert [Dubai]

Easy Offroading Route In The Al Qudra Dubai Desert

In this article: The Starting Point (map link) The Route (Google Maps track) Concluding Information If you are a beginner, this off-roading route is for you. It begins and ends near a road for an easy start and end and consists of flat desert plains and low dunes. There are a few challenges for the […]

Roadtrip to the UAQ Shipwreck

If you’re looking for a short roadtrip, you can check out the shipwreck in Umm Al Quwain. We visited the shipwreck last year and it was a fun easy drive with our 4×4.   The Site Settled on the shore of the UAQ beach were traces of what used to a small but sturdy ship, […]