We thought about doing a lot of things in Dubai. Perhaps we would visit the world’s only 7-star hotel? (Even though, technically, there is no official ranking above 5 stars). We were very nearly willing to pay the AED 350 minimum required to sit at the bar of the Burj Al Arab, to drink overpriced […]
Category Archives: Travel
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Apr
Apr
Jimmy kept asking what I wanted to do for my birthday this year. “Oh nothing,” I answered again and again. “We didn’t really do anything last year, I don’t see why we should make a fuss this year.” Jimmy is often astounded at my poor memory. We absolutely did do something for my birthday last […]
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Jan
Jan
Why, oh why, did it take me so long to visit Nice, France: They say it is meant to be the rainiest winter in many years. Who “they” are and how “they” know is a bit of a mystery, but I have repeated and believed this rumor myself. All this talk of rain makes me […]
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Jan
Jan
On my wedding day, my father told me I was a good traveller. He encouraged me to be brave and see the world, and then to put down roots. He wouldn’t tell me where I should do that. He wouldn’t tell me which community to choose. I can’t choose. Or at least not yet. There […]
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Dec
Dec
I arrived in Mexico City a day before Jimmy. What did I do with one day alone in a city of 22 million people? I ate bugs. Why did I do it? Because eating bugs has been on the bucket list for a long time and I wanted to finish 2015 strong. Those maguey worms, […]
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Oct
Oct
I arrived in Porto around 5 pm on a rainy Sunday and I fell in love. Porto needs a bit of lovin’, because overall it is crumbling. Gorgeous tiled facades are falling into decay. However, if you give it a bit of chance, it is an easy city, which is what I wanted on my […]
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Oct
Oct
Today is the first day of my sabbatical. Or, at least, that is what I have taken to calling it. Three months of flexibility, exploration, and re-connecting after 5 years away from home. I plan to make good use of the time, and write more about my Rome. But first I have a few things […]
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Oct
Oct
I think it is pretty easy to tell why Urbino is a World Heritage Site: The walled city seems to climb over itself, with layers of pointed roofs culminating at the Ducal Palace. With the gorgeous palace at its core, Urbino still feels like a college town. The University infuses a young vibe into a […]