Dubai Camel Racing Al Marmoon Race Track and Dubai Camel Hospital

Camel racing is a big deal in the UAE, like a super big deal with big money involved.  When we visited we hoped to catch a race but unfortunately the timings didn't work out. However, we did stop in at the Al Marmoon Race Track and did a drive-by style visit.  We stopped in and did a loop and e…

Merry Christmas 2021

Merry Christmas from our pack to yours! It doesn't feel like we have had another year pass already - it's flown by.  It's also been another weird year, but we got through it! So, I really hope you are able to have a relaxing break over Christmas and New Year. All the best in 2022!

Dubai Apartment Appreciation Post

When we recently visited Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates we were very fortunate in a number of ways.  Firstly, we were able to actually travel in a brief rest-bite from the restrictions.  Secondly, while we were travelling there was only minimal(ish) restrictions in place. Finally, when we…

Dalswinton Barony Church

I bet you didn't know that there is a rather iconic red church in rural Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.  Well there is!  It's Dalswinton Barony Church and it's a good un!  I bet you also didn't realise that I run another website called Visit Dumfries & Galloway.  Over at Visit…