• Travel

    8 Things To Do in Abu Dhabi

    8 Things To Do In Abu Dhabi. On my first visit to the United Arab Emirates, I went to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In 2020, we lived in Abu Dhabi. Due to the onset of a global pandemic, we did not get to venture out much. Even though Dubai is my favorite emirate, Abu Dhabi will forever hold a special place in my heart. You’ll soon find out why. Fun Facts About Abu Dhabi: These are the 8 places I went to on my first visit to Abu Dhabi. 1/Jebel Hafit (Hafeet) Mountain Jebel Hafit was not on my initial places to visit but I am so happy to add…

  • Travel

    14 Things To Do In Dubai

    My first solo trip was to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was THE place to travel. Others had traveled and came back with wonderful stories and posted lovely pics on social media. Thorough research revealed it was safe for a female solo traveler. Below you will find 14 things to do in Dubai. I enjoyed some of these on my first solo trip and others while living in the UAE. 1/Natureland Spa @ Rixos JBR Hotel – Turkish Hammam I recommend scheduling a spa visit on the day of arrival or the day after. The travel journey can take a toll on your mental and physical health. To rejuvenate…

  • Life Lessons

    An Unforgettable Year | 2019

    First of all, I need to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. I’m (still) living abroad with a man I met three times in person. Yes, three. I made the quickest and most significant decision of my life in a matter of a week. I jumped into the unknown, and it made for an unforgettable year. The decision rewarded me with rich adventures. I experienced several different cultures, cuisines, currencies, and climates. Meanwhile, making some spectacular memories. Valuable life and relationship lessons were learned. Being newly married to a foreigner in a foreign country is life and relationship training on steroids. I had a crash course on myself…