Have a layover in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirate’s (UAE) capital? It's the largest of the seven Emirates and often competes with Dubai for tourism. It is home to stunning western and traditional Arabian inspired architecture, a large percentage of expats from all corners...
Dubai during the summer months is a whole lot different than Dubai during the winter months. Cheaper accommodation prices are attractive for this expensive city, but also consider the weather, what to wear and available activities to do. Souk Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, like most sand-filled deserts, is...
You’re probably wondering, where the heck is Al Ain? It's located in United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is compromised of seven emirates, Abu Dhabi and Dubai being two of them. Within Abu Dhabi, lies the city of Al Ain, also known as the Garden City. View from...
Things to do in Abu Dhabi that don't include Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld. To be honest, I wasn't the least bit interested in Ferrari World. As beautiful as they can be, cars rarely excite me. Abu Dhabi is to Dubai what Mississauga is to Toronto....
I travel with just this carry-on Look, if I can survive the summer desert heat with just a carry-on worth of items, then minimalist travel shouldn’t be too hard for anyone. This is part two of my minimalist travel series. Read part one first! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...
Do solo Muslim female travellers have a different experience than solo non-Muslim female travellers in Dubai? I lived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during summer 2017. I stayed with my relatives in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, but there were many times when I ventured out...
Burj Khalifa The third time a giant SUV tailgated me, horn blaring and high beams flashing, I got anxious. I quickly switched to the centre lane. The SUV zoomed past me, tinted windows and all. They take the passing lane quite seriously when driving in Dubai. After...
I’m a minimalist at heart, although my closet may not reflect that. It’s tough to give up clothes when you just know you’ll eventually have a time and place to wear that particular top. I keep up with the latest fashion and love dressing to...
Compare Saudi Arabia with the United Arab Emirates to see how the two countries will give female travelers different experiences, even though they're both in the Middle East....
It’s hard to fathom I graduated university last year. Why does it seem like it was 40 years ago!? A lot has happened since I left my comfy university bubble, from working in 9-5 government positions to pursuing my travel dream and everything that has occurred...