Although Dubai is likely the most well know of the seven emirates of the UAE (United Arab Emirates) it is Abu Dhabi that is the country's capital along with being the second most populous city. As well, it is a locale that has a variety of activities for visitors — it seems one would not... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Socotra Island, Yemen
During this time of the COVID-19 I will periodically post about my travels and travel ideas. Hopefully we can soon return to the world. Take care, stay safe, stay inside. I think of most islands as microcosms of life yet maintaining individual traits, allowing a blend of the two. Then there are a few islands... Continue Reading →
The Last Little Bit of Jordan
Well I am back to regular life and right in the thick of it. It is my busy time at work so that is my main focus for the next several months (gotta fund my travels). I hope to get Sunday Special back on and also a few other posts as well. Please bear with... Continue Reading →
Wadi Rum – The Highlight Of My Trip
Sometimes the best part of travel can be that your expectations are not what you expected, in a good way. I honestly thought that visiting Petra was going to be the pinnacle part of this trip. It was truly amazing, that is for certain, but Wadi Rum Desert was definitely the highlight. Perhaps because I... Continue Reading →
PETRA!
Hello on this (Canadian) Thanksgiving weekend . I am in beautiful northern BC visiting my sister. Autumn is in full swing with cool air & beautiful fall colours abounding. But today we are heading back to Jordan - specifically to my time in Petra. Seeing the Treasury at Petra was the catalyst for this trip.... Continue Reading →
On To Jordan!
The second week of this trip was to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan! So many people said I would love Jordan. That often sets me on edge. What if I don't like it? I just had a fabulous week in Egypt and met some wonderful people who had such exuberance and positive energy. We had... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – DUBAI
Nestled on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, facing the Persian Gulf, is the United Arab Emirates (UAE). One of it's seven emirates (principalities) is Dubai, a place I am itching to see for its incredible and almost unbelievable towers. And not to mention those Palm Islands. I have not seen pictures of other... Continue Reading →