When we think of the United Arab Emirates, we envision extravagant and luxurious royal palaces gilded in gold due to the ridiculous amount of money in the country from the oil industry.…
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Glimpse the United Arab Emirate’s past at Heritage Village Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the capital and second most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (following Dubai), is a bustling modern city with skyscrapers, elaborate palaces, magnificent mosques, and a lot of money. However,…
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A stroll at Dubai Marina’s Jumeirah Beach Residence
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) in Dubai Marina is a huge attraction for tourists and locals who want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city to relax at…
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Our favorite shopping spots in Dubai: Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Textile Souk
Dubai, the City of Gold, has much more than shimmering gold to entice tourists eager to find unique souvenirs of their travels. On our first visit to the Middle East and Dubai,…
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Adventures of a drone in the Maldives: From above the treetops to under the sea
Bertaut had his eyes on a drone for quite some time, being a techie addict and big kid at heart who is always eager to get his next toy. Our epic journey to the Maldives seemed…
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Dubai landmarks: World’s tallest building, largest mall and dancing fountains
Dubai is known as the “City of Gold”, “City of Lights”, and “City of Superlatives”- and it definitely lives up to its nicknames, our favorite of which is the last. It is…
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Oceanside private dinner, movies under the stars and more in the Maldives
We spent an amazing week in the Maldives at Park Hyatt’s resort on Hadahaa island over Valentine’s Day. On our dream vacation, we decided to splurge on both the Valentine’s Spa Package…