Sometimes, It’s the Little Things that Mean the Most

July 4, 2014

There are pros and cons to life as an ex-pat. The most cited advantages usually relate to the ‘big’ things …

Weekly Photo Challenge: Room

June 11, 2014

When the temperatures are regularly reaching between 43 and 49 degrees by midday, it’s best to do your outside moving …

December 17, 2013

There’s a very good reason why I’ve taken a photo of my favourite toothpaste – really! If you’ve nothing better …

November 25, 2013

Many citizens of the UAE are counting the days this week, not only in anticipation of yet another public holiday …

October 21, 2013

I wish I had a crisp 100 Dirham note for every time I’ve said the above. When I first told …

September 26, 2013

In the UAE, we are often oblivious to the manicured beauty around us. There are all those well-tended roundabouts for example, with …

September 12, 2013

After more than six weeks in Ireland we arrived back safely in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. We missed the worst …

September 4, 2013

Meeting is the beginning of parting. We’ve had our summer break on ‘The Auld Sod’ of Ireland and now it’s …