A relatively young company based in the United Arab Emirates known mostly for their hookah tobacco. Al Fakher brand is definitely one of the most smoked brands on the market. Their flavors are not so fruity, classic, and favorite among many smokers in Middle East. From the Official Al Fakher
Last week we went over a few general tips to help make your hookah travels easier, but without a hookah the rest of your gear is useless. It’s time to learn how to pack up your pipe and avoid getting your destination with a bag full of shattered glass and mangled brass. Buy hard-case luggage
There's nothing more awkward than enjoying a nice bowl of shisha tobacco on your patio, or at a park, when the looks start happening. A sideways glance from a mother who pulls her child a little closer, or an angry elderly person threatening to call the cops. Don't let public misconceptions about
I am currently sitting on a plane as I fly across the country yet again. I’m spending my latest 5 hour flight writing articles and listening to research for future articles. I’m exhausted and I am looking forward to the tranquil bliss that comes with the first hookah session after a long trip. I
The problem with shisha is that it's delicious. And who doesn't want to have billowing clouds of tasty smoke flowing at all times? Sadly, life gets in the way, and we have to put down the pipe to do things like drive to work, drive to the grocery store, drive to...WAIT! If we could smoke shisha in
Almost all modern Egyptian hookahs come equipped with a purge valve to allow you to clear stale or harsh smoke, but these valves are notorious for getting stuck and failing to function. At best, it's a minor annoyance. At worst it could ruin a session if someone tries to purge and sends water
The battle over the best type of bowl continues to rage on, and doesn't look like it's coming to an end anytime soon. Whether you're on team Vortex Bowl or team Phunnel Bowl, let's decide to make love, not war. Walk away from the battlefield and just make your own bowl! You can make a hookah head
It's that time of year again. Fall has more distinct flavors associated with it than any other season and I love it. I am from Thanksgiving-land, AKA New England and the flavors of fall are burned into me. It's written in my DNA to love pumpkin pie spices! So, what new hookah tobacco flavors have I
The Basics of Tangiers Shisha Tobacco The deeper you get into the hookah world, the more you'll hear about Tangiers Shisha. This particular shisha is handcrafted in the United States (southern California to be exact), by a hookah lounge owner who is also credited with the creation of the Funnel
This is one of the first hookahs that I ever helped a friend pick out. She wanted something small, classy and beautiful. My mind went directly to the Mya Saray Bambino and I never thought twice about it. I have always loved the unique and pseudo-antique look of this little work horse. There are
