Tag: uae

  • Black dunes

    Thursday sunset is back! Today’s sunset is brought to you by the beautiful Dubai’s desert. Dubai – 2014

  • Walk the walk

    Who knows what you’ll find at the end of it? Dubai – 2014

  • A week in Dubai – part 2

    A week in Dubai – part 2

    The second part of our week in Dubai was devoted to explore the history and culture of the United Arab Emirates and relax. After a little lie-in on our third day, we headed to the main attraction in Dubai, the Burj Khalifa. I am not exaggerating when saying that the height of this tower is…

  • A week in Dubai – part 1

    A week in Dubai – part 1

    Before I start writing about our week in Dubai I have a confession to make, I thought I would really dislike Dubai. Well that is a weird way to start a blog post, isn’t it? I have always been very honest on my blog about things I like or don’t, I am also very open…

  • Spice it up

    Am I the only one feeling completely overwhelmed when visiting markets around the globe? I absolutely LOVE visiting authentic bazaars/food markets/souks and always plan to be ‘oh so authentic’ and buy everything the locals are buying. However I always leave empty-handed… Once in the place I start panicking, not sure what to get, worrying that…

  • Nice to meet you!

    Nice to meet you!

    A different type of post today, no one-liners and beautiful landscapes. Today is the day we finally meet! I thought I would introduce myself as some of you have been following this blog for a little while and I have never really told you much about me. So here you go – this moi, Claire…

  • At the top of the world

    Not matter how high you think the Burj Khalifa is, it is 5 times higher! It well worth a visit just to see the endless desert on one side and the endless sea of skyscrapers on the other. Dubai – 2014

  • Somewhere beyond the sea

    Don’t judge me but I hate aquariums! Probably something to do with the two suicidal goldfish I had when I was a kid. Pretty traumatic experience for a 3-years-old… Bob, Bill, I still miss you. Don’t get me wrong though, I am always amazed by the beauty and grace of all the sea creatures and the…