Meet Melanie!

At Shamal Travels, our team is just as passionate about travel as the clients we serve. In this special travel diary series, we’re sitting down with staff members to hear about their recent adventures and insider tips. For our first interview, we caught up with Melanie, who recently explored Europe. From breathtaking landscapes to hidden gems, Melanie shares her experiences, favourite moments, and travel insights in this exciting Q&A. Let’s dive into her journey!

Q: Where did you travel to last

A: To Paris, Switzerland, Italy, and Dubai for the Europamundo Tour.

Q: Why did you choose this destination?

A: I have always helped our clients book this package, so it intrigued me and I wanted to find out more about the different cultures, foods, and sceneries.

Q: How was your flight experience?

A: I travelled by Emirates and the flight experience was very comfortable and the service was great

Q: What do you usually do to time pass on the plane?

A: Emirates provides a lot of entertainment options during their flights, from TV shows to games. I also usually download games on my phone to time pass.

Q: Tell us 3 things you liked about your destination

A: The people were nice, the food was good, and the sightseeing was great!

Q: Can you give us some food recommendations from there?

A: From Paris, I would say their croissant, from Switzerland I’d recommend their famous fondue, and from Italy, definitely their Pizza and Lasagna!

Q: What are the must-dos there?

A: Starting with Paris, La Tour Eiffel is a must-visit spot, followed by Disneyland, and one should definitely have coffee at the local bistros. In Switzerland, one should absolutely explore the beautiful landscapes, the Glacier 3000 and the Chocolate Factory. And finally, in Italy, Venice is a must-visit city, followed by the Tower of Pisa in Rome, and Duomo in Milan.

Q: So what’s next? Where do you plan on travelling to next?

A: I don’t know yet, but I will definitely be travelling again very soon!

Q: Give us some travel tips

A: I would advise anyone who’s travelling to plan ahead, pack smart, secure their documents, try the destination’s local foods, do extensive research on the destination, plan an itinerary, and definitely take lots of pictures