Taxi in The Dubai Mall

Thought you would be entertained to see a taxi inside a mall. I mean, really…a taxi in a mall? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of mall-walking as exercise? Granted, The Dubai Mall is reportedly the “World’s Largest Shopping Mall” and it certainly felt like that as we seemed to walk forever in only one small … More Taxi in The Dubai Mall

Riding a Headless Camel and Owl Handling: Just Another Dubai Night

During our time in Dubai we went on a dune bashing adventure which included camel rides and a random owl interaction. Kurt wasn’t up for holding the owl, but I was: And of course our camel wasn’t headless but the camera was being a bit finicky with our friend, and we ended up with what … More Riding a Headless Camel and Owl Handling: Just Another Dubai Night

Making Sand Angels in the Arabian Desert, Traveling Marla-Style

Do you know one of those people who have to look good in every photo he/she takes, or won’t put it online? I am not one of those people. Whether it’s a blog, or a social media site, I have acquaintances who post a stream of selfies in which they just “happen” to look their … More Making Sand Angels in the Arabian Desert, Traveling Marla-Style

The Crown Prince’s Rolls-Royce Phantom Chrome? Maybe. Maybe Not.

So I recently may or may not have been in Dubai on vacation and may or may not have wandered onto the property of The Palace Hotel… …where I may have spotted a Rolls-Royce Phantom with a chrome bonnet… …which may or may not belong to some Prince or Crown Prince or some such title, … More The Crown Prince’s Rolls-Royce Phantom Chrome? Maybe. Maybe Not.