Today included a lot of driving, much of it through strikingly beautiful mountain ranges. The first stop was Nizwa, almost two hours southwest of Muscat. It is the capital of the interior and the birthplace of Islam in the Sultanate of Oman. First, I walked through the souk. It was surprisingly modern. I bought two […]

This morning, I went on a city tour of Muscat. My overall impression is that it is a very livable city. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are flashy, ever growing, with their motto being bigger is better. Here the impression I get is of the balance between people and nature and an emphasis on quality of […]

This morning I flew on Air Dubai to Muscat. It’s a short flight (50 minutes), but they start boarding very early so I was up and out before I’d had a good night’s sleep. Despite the shortness of the flight, the flight attendants passed out a lunch box. On flights in the states, you probably […]

Today was spent going from one end of Dubai to the other, in each place viewing different perspectives of the city. First stop was “the old town.” It isn’t old, it’s a replica. My favorite part was the painted camels that reminded me of the artist decorated cows that were on display in NYC many […]

After disembarking from the ship, the next stop was a transfer to the hotel. It’s a lovely hotel and the room is enormous—a welcome change after the tiny cabin on the ship. I’d wanted to visit a local souk, not the insanely over-the-top malls that Dubai is famous for. Google directed me to the Khan […]

Today was a very busy day, but this will be a short post. We disembark from the ship tomorrow morning. Between packing and saying goodbye to friends met on board, there hasn’t been much time to write. I spent this morning at the Dubai Miracle Garden. It is a miracle that this garden exists in […]

I spent most of yesterday in bed trying to shake a cold that came on like a monsoon. I didn’t know I was capable of sleeping that much. But it seems to have helped. What I missed was a return visit to the Abu Dhabi Louvre. This morning I felt better. Most passengers opted to […]

Today we are traveling from Bahrain to Abu Dhabi. So not many photos. I was up in time for sunrise, a very different experience than inspiring French Polynesia. The water was a uniform color. Not a cloud in the sky. When the sun made it’s way over the horizon it was a glowing orb, perfectly […]

In a world where first impressions matter, looking your best can significantly boost confidence and leave a lasting impression on others. But it doesn’t have to be an arduous and time-consuming task. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can effortlessly enhance your appearance and exude radiance every day. In this blog post, we […]

In a world where first impressions matter, looking your best can significantly boost confidence and leave a lasting impression on others. But it doesn’t have to be an arduous and time-consuming task. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can effortlessly enhance your appearance and exude radiance every day. In this blog post, we […]