In the Lap of Luxury

WRITTEN BY Julie

Luxurious. Over the top. Gilded. Gold leaf. These are words that I usually associate with restored French castles but are far from my daily life and way I typically travel. Instead, words like comfortable, quiet,...

03.18.15

Abu Dhabi: A Photo Essay

WRITTEN BY Drew

I wanted to share some photos of the detailing we saw in a few buildings in Abu Dhabi. Islamic art is unique in that there are no depictions of animals or humans, so the decorative elements of many structures are...

03.16.15

Abu Dhabi: If you build it, they will come

WRITTEN BY Julie

My brief time in the United Arab Emirates leaves me a bit baffled. One one hand, I am overcome by the beauty of the regional architecture, most decadently showcased by the grand national mosque, the largest in the...

03.14.15

Eaten by Fish in Bangkok

WRITTEN BY Julie

One of the highlights of our time in Bangkok was a fish ‘foot massage’ where tiny fish eat the dead skin off of your feet. I now have reservations about this practice (are the fish underfed to make them...

03.13.15

Bidding for Airline Upgrades

WRITTEN BY Drew

One of my least favorite parts about flying is entering a cabin and walking past row after row of business or first class seats. I hate squeezing past as fellow flyers relax in spacious comfort and flight attendents...

03.11.15

What NOT to Wear to a Mosque

WRITTEN BY Julie

This weekend we will head out of London once again and our first stop is Abu Dhabi. This is our first time visiting the UAE, but not our first time visiting a predominantly Islamic country. We have really enjoyed...