I spent a considerable amount of time looking into my next vacation. 

I am thinking Oct of 2022. 
If I plan this (and I like the planning phase) - I could find great deals that are 6 months away. 

I could spend no more than what I did for the...

Woke up fearing that the time zone difference had caused me to skip a day and lose my streak. 

I arrived back to DC early this morning. Since Dubai is 12 hours ahead, I couldn't remember which day it was or if I had written for the day. It was...

Last day in Dubai.
Last day on a wonderful week away from regular life. My brother calls it a vacation in the middle of a vacation since I am not going back to work.

On my last day, I tried to go to the beach, the mall and a market called...

I woke up a little late this morning. Realizing that I will be on my way tomorrow evening, I got busy. 

First I googled the location of a reasonable mall in the area. The huge mall located near downtown is too expensive for me and I am looking for local...

I got to do a lot of different things today.

First, I had a meal at an authentic middle eastern restaurant. The food was just amazing. More than ever, I want to learn how to cook an authentic middle eastern meal. So many spices, such deep flavors. I may work on...

I was not feeling well this morning. I think I have been eating more than my usual and not drinking the amount of water my body was used to. 

Today was slated for massage but I had to push it for Wednesday just so I am fully present for that...

Today is day 4 of my Dubai vacation. 
Actually - the first day where I didn't have any conference to go to. A few people I met at the conference wanted to meetup in a local place but I had already made prior plans. 

Today was the day I wanted...

Today was the last day of the Nassumit conference. 

To be totally honest, I am trying to keep my streak by writing a little something while I try to soak all that is there here. I am so pleasantly surprised by this place that I am sure I will write...

I want to move to Dubai.

During the Nassumit, one of the speakers was a woman that is part of the UAE government. It was clear that english wasn't her first language but she was so persuasive in making a case for Dubai that I have talked to at least 3...

The 12 hour flight to Dubai was seamless. 
The plane was not fully booked and I got a seat with 2 empty seats next to me. So I got to stretch and nap for most of the trip.

When I was done sleeping, I discovered that I could get Wi-Fi with...