How I Packed for Nine Months of Travel
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I’m often asked how I pack for long-term travel — here’s a breakdown of my essentials, plus the items I’m guilty of over-packing. Continue reading
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RECAP: Dubai
If you missed a post or are planning your own trip to this part of the world, here’s a recap covering my three busy days in Dubai. Continue reading
Expense Report: Dubai
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
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