At the Frugal Expat, we feel British cuisine often gets described as boring or bland, but there is so much more to traditional English food than you think, with some things that might surprise you. We have compiled 14 of the best English dishes you should try when visiting the country. This article has been […]
Spain is a country that captivates you from the moment you arrive. With its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and world-famous cuisine, it’s a place where every traveler can find something that they will enjoy doing or even eating. Whether someone is drawn to the energy of its cities, the charm of its coastal towns, or […]
Greece is one of the most popular places in Europe as a summer holiday destination. Many people need help figuring out where to go, as the choice can be overwhelming. The islands appeal to people more than the mainland, and it’s easy to see why, as they just look so picture-card-perfect! There are over 6000 […]
Short entry today. This morning I flew from Muscat, Oman to Abu Dhabi, UAE. Tomorrow morning I fly home. By the time i got off the plane, got through the airport and immigration, and to my hotel, it was afternoon. With a few hours to kill, I made my way to a local mall, home […]
Today involved even more driving than yesterday. I wasn’t the one doing the driving, but I’m still exhausted. For more than two hours we headed south through areas that became progressively less populated. We passed loads of small villages, each backing up to the mountains, with perhaps ten or twelve homes. Not only were there […]
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 […]
