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Category Archives: UAE

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 …

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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 …

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Are You Happy with Your Toothpaste?

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 …

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Dubai 2020 and Top Ten Inventions from World Expos

November 25, 2013

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

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It’s Not Saudi, You Know!

October 21, 2013

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

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Meet the Beautiful People

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 …

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You sho’ is ugly!

September 12, 2013

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

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Leaving Home (again)

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 …

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