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Read more about the article Not to be missed – what to see and do in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Not to be missed – what to see and do in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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In response to numerous appeals from first-time visitors to various destinations we've caved in to the pressure and decided to publish a series of articles highlighting the popular sights actually…

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Read more about the article Hotel Review – JA Oasis Beach Tower, Dubai, UAE

Hotel Review – JA Oasis Beach Tower, Dubai, UAE

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Image (c) JA Oasis Beach Tower You might remember my post about preparing to go from one extreme to the other after my Finland trip. You probably wondered if this was…

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Read more about the article Grown-up Travel Guide’s Best Photos – Abra ride across the Creek, Dubai, UAE

Grown-up Travel Guide’s Best Photos – Abra ride across the Creek, Dubai, UAE

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Hands down the best value in Dubai is the one-Dirham boat trip across the Creek in a traditional Abra vessel - it's a good way to cool down too #blogtripdubai

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Read more about the article Grown-up Travel Guide’s Best Photos – Shadow of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE

Grown-up Travel Guide’s Best Photos – Shadow of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE

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I guess it's inevitable that the world's tallest building would cast a long shadow, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai certainly does...  #blogtripdubai

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Read more about the article Grown-up Travel Guide is off to Dubai!

Grown-up Travel Guide is off to Dubai!

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Photo credit: MBarendse via photopin cc As mentioned in this article about the very first world travel blogger problem of having to adapt from -20 to plus 20, my next…

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Read more about the article From one extreme to the other – Finland to Dubai (with 12 days in between)

From one extreme to the other – Finland to Dubai (with 12 days in between)

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One of the many benefits of publishing this website is of course the travel it involves - and more specifically the variety of trips I get to take. Sometimes the…

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Read more about the article UAE showdown – Abu Dhabi versus Dubai for a luxury break

UAE showdown – Abu Dhabi versus Dubai for a luxury break

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So you're ready for a splurge and the UAE takes your fancy. Dubai has the reputation but Abu Dhabi is snapping at its heels and enticing people away from it's…

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Read more about the article Travel advice for post-Arab Spring destinations – Dubai

Travel advice for post-Arab Spring destinations – Dubai

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Almost 18 months since the protests in Tunisia set off a chain of events which became known as the Arab Spring, each of the affected countries in the Middle East…

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