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...

03.11.15

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...