So, our last concert was Madonna in the newly coined Du Arena, poised to be a fitting and fabulous end to what was nearly a dozen concerts in our two years here. Unfortunately, it was memorable for the wrong reasons. First, being June, it was hot. Super hot. And, being packed into an outdoor arena…
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A Final Weekend in Dubai, Our Sister City
With June our last month in the UAE, it was inevitable to start saying our goodbyes. One of the first “lasts” during our time here was a final weekend in Dubai. Catching up with great folks from NYU, visiting neighborhoods and eateries old and new, and even taking on a new adventure by spending our…
A Perfect 4.0
Ok I admit it – I just celebrated my 40th birthday. Yes, 40. And while the prospect of doing so didn’t exactly sit well with me, my beautiful wife made sure it was celebrated in style. The “Weekend of Brian” kicked off with a check-in to the newly opened Park Hyatt Resort on Saadiyat Island,…
Braving the Island Roads
Nearing the end of our time in Praslin, Seychelles, we rented perhaps one of the smallest vehicles ever to independently tour the hilly island. Driving on the left side of the road, we headed to Valle de Mai, and UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the largest nut in the world, the coco de…
(Seyc)Helluva Big Day Out
Our first day in the Seychelles was spent touring the nearby islands and underwater sites, getting a true feel for the best the country has to offer. We visited several great places and got to sail around Praslin Island to check out parts you could only get to by boat. First up was Curieuse Island,…
Bonjour des Seychelles
So, thanks to frequent flyer miles and our extended stay in the UAE, we hit a bonus location on our travel wish list: the Seychelles. Specifically, we landed in Praslin, a smaller island next to the main one of Mahe, for some R&R in the form of swimming, snorkeling, a little biking and – of…
Another Birthday…3 Months Late
“Better late than never” rang true as we celebrated Medz’s birthday…exactly 3 months later than planned (the original date got delayed, and one thing led to another…and so on). A full night out in the Souk was a fitting celebration. With one of the best birthday “songs” we’ve ever seen, the night rounded out with…
One More Desert Retreat on the Bucket List
As part of our extended bucket list, we hit up Bab al Shams, a desert resort – something we won’t get anywhere near DC. The heat has definitely started to pick up, and we were feeling it. But, luckily, the massive pool provided refuge during the day. At night, we went to a dinner-show deal,…
Abu Dhabi Birthday, Mexican Style
When the invitation said the dress code was “Mexican”, we were sold. It was only sweeter that the party happened to be celebrating the birthday of our scuba pal Nikky. Check out how Abu Dhabi does tribute to our neighbors to the south (complete with tequila, Chili’s, pin the tail on the Mexican-looking donkey and…