It was 40 years ago that the British ended their treaty with a group of nine sheikhdoms in the Persian Gulf. And while Qatar and Bahrain would go their own way, the remaining seven sheikhdoms, led by the revered Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nayan, formed the United Arab Emirates. Comprised of Abu Dhabi, Dubai,…
Author: Brian
India(napolis) 500!
Let me get right to the point – the driving in India is insane! Maybe not quite at the same level as Egypt, but certainly more than China – and that’s saying a lot. It is particularly crazy in Agra, where the infrastructure isn’t as advanced as Delhi (i.e., one lane dirt roads are treated…
India…more than just the Taj!
While the Taj Mahal gets all the glory as one of the world’s most iconic sites (deservedly so), India has so many other fascinating and historical structures and places to share. Here’s a round up of some key places and things to do during our time in Agra and Delhi.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
To all of our family and friends back home, and to all of our friends in the U.A.E., Happy Thanksgiving! Once again, the American Edel-community in the U.A.E. represented with a fabulous meal amongst friends. A little piece of home in the desert for sure!
Completing our hat trick – The Taj Mahal
As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, we came to Abu Dhabi with three travel goals. Three places we wanted to experience that would otherwise be a tiresome journey from back home. At the time, we didn’t think we would get to hit all three, but as of August, we were fortunate enough to reach the…
Aquaman gets promoted!
Not content with just having my PADI Open Water diving certification, I finally completed my Advanced Open Water certification (AOW). I had already completed 3 of my required specialty dives in Oman, but I still needed two more. Thanks to my colleague Kurt’s wife (master dive instructor), I was able to complete them during a…
Wanna’ see something really scary?
One of the things I miss most about home is Halloween. Going on haunted forest walks, building an elaborate haunted house with my dad and drinking some punkin ale. Ok that last one isn’t necessarily Halloween, but you get the point. Those who know me, know just how much I love this awesome holiday. So…
Media Darling
Less than a week after being heard on UAE airwaves, Megan made her television debut on the Dubai based show “Studio One“. “Studio One” could best be described as a daily lifestyle show that features everything from musical acts to cooking demonstrations to serious discussions of current events. Oh, and did I mention that it’s…
Meg hits the Big Time!
Family and friends (well, those of us not in the public relations universe) often wonder what Megan really does every day. I know I still do. But her recent work on an Edelman-driven UAE health study, and the resulting media engagement around the study’s results, has thrust our beloved Megan into the media spotlight. For…