Expense Report: Dubai
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It cost me a whopping $650 to visit Dubai for three days. Sure, I got to see and do a lot of cool things here, but was the price tag worth it? Continue reading
2021 Media and Literary Diet
Five months late, here's my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw in 2021. What were your favorites?
2020 Media and Literary Diet
Thank god, 2020 IS ALMOST OVER! Here's my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw during this dumpster fire of a year. What media did you consume?
2019 Media and Literary Diet
Happy New Year! Just popping in with my annual recap of all the books / movies / TV shows / theater I saw in 2019. What were your favorites?
Dubai Wrap-up and NYC Homecoming
I have a few more images to share from Dubai, and then it’s time to come home! My 2013 RTW trip has officially come to an end. New York, here I come! Continue reading
Bird’s Eye View of Dubai
Dubai is a vast city with lots to see and do, so I opt for a day-long Big Bus Tour to glimpse all the neighborhoods and areas I don’t have time to properly visit. Continue reading
Water Park Fun at Atlantis Resort, Dubai
I feel like a little kid again — there’s fun in every direction! I float on the lazy river and plunge down a water slide through a pool of sharks. Continue reading
Burj Khalifa: The World’s Tallest Building
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world… and each evening, there’s a Vegas-inspired light and water display that’s a lot of fun to photograph. Continue reading
Do You Recognize These Brands in Arabic?
Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Subway… would you recognize these popular brands in Arabic? I photographed a bunch of logos from malls in Dubai and put together a little quiz. Continue reading
Dubai Mall Culture
Dubai is known for its excess, and the city’s largest malls flaunt this reputation — there’s an aquarium and ice skating rink, plus EVERY chain restaurant you can think of. Continue reading
Kenya & Uganda at a Glance
I have a fascinating time exploring Kenya and Uganda on my Acacia Africa tour… highlights include gorilla trekking, rafting down the Nile River, and going on safari in the Masai Mara. Continue reading
RECAP: Egypt
If you’re headed to a destination near the Middle East, consider tacking on a layover tour of Cairo. Here’s a recap of all the highlights I visited during my 24 hours in Egypt. Continue reading
Expense Report: Egypt
My day-long trip to Egypt was a splurge, and my budget reflects that. To save money, you have to travel slow. But it was totally worth it to see the Pyramids and other highlights of Cairo. Continue reading