Introduction to Oman Oman is a small Islamic country in the Middle East, which borders UAE (United Arab Emirates) on the Arabian Peninsula. Officially known as the Sultanate of Oman, the country is an absolute monarchy, ruled by a Sultan whose power is passed down through the male line. Oman is officially a Muslim country, …
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My First Impressions of Dubai
My First Impressions of Dubai Wow! Wow! Wow! Dubai is aammmmaaaazzzzziinnnnggg! I had very high expectations for Dubai after seeing so many photos of its dazzling skyscrapers over the years and after some pretty extensive research about things to see & do, public transportation, costs and other details. Yet Dubai has managed to far exceed …
5 Reasons Why Dubai is a Great Budget Travel Destination
5 Reasons Why Dubai is a Great Budget Travel Destination Back in 2020, while I was ‘stuck’ in Turkey for seven months during Covid, I spent a lot of time researching where I else could travel to from Turkey during the pandemic. So many country borders were closed and others were open but had heavy …
OMG! I’m Going to Dubai!
OMG! I’m Going to Dubai! OMG! OMG! OMG! I’m Going to Dubai! Yes, this coming Sunday, December 1st I will board a flight in Dublin, Ireland bound for Dubai, UAE (United Arab Emirates). I’ll arrive in the early morning hours of December 2nd. Eeek! I’m sooooo excited! I’ve been wanting to visit Dubai for years! …