About

Hi, I’m Shan. I live in Doha, and I’m happiest when I’m planning the next trip to somewhere wild.

Explor Shan is where I share the places that made me say “wait, that’s real?” Glowing caves, rivers that turn five colours, crab armies on the march, festivals lit by a million lamps. Every day there’s a new story with the facts, the best time to go, and a small challenge so you can test what you know.

What you’ll find here

• Explore the World: adventures, nature wonders, seasons and festivals, hidden gems and Gulf escapes.
• Daily challenges: guess the place, quick quizzes and clue hunts.
• Explore Next: the AI tools and prompts I use to plan trips and create content, explained simply.
• The Explore Letter: the best stories of the week in your inbox.

How I work

I check every story against official and trusted sources, and I update dates when they change. If you spot something out of date, tell me and I’ll fix it.

Want to say hello or work together? Get in touch.