Tag: wanderlust
Dubai City Tour
“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy One day, Elaine called me when she saw a great deal for Dubai and Abu Dhabi from Gate 1, a travel agency we have used in the past. Gate 1 was offering an 8 Day […]
Alexandra Dhow Cruise in the Dubai Marina
“Take every chance you have in life, because some things only happen once.” – Karen Gibbs After an amazing day at the Jumeirah Mosque, Elaine and I headed to our hotel to get ready for our evening on the water. While in the States, Elaine found the Alexandra Dhow Boat Cruise in the Dubai Marina, […]
Athens: Beach. Acropolis. Theater.
“It takes a lifetime for someone to discover Greece, but it only takes an instant to fall in love with her.” – Henry Miller Before I visited Greece, my sister, Dina and her daughter, Joanna asked me what I wanted to do during my visit. I told them my main focus was to spend time […]
Greeks in Manhattan
“I find the family the most mysterious and fascinating institution in the world.” – Amos Oz When one of my nieces, Elpida and her boyfriend, Ody, visited the United States from Athens, Greece, we hoped to connect while they were in New York City. Luckily, we happened to be there at the same time. We […]
Jumeirah Grand Mosque, Dubai: Open Doors. Open Minds.
“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” – Dalai Lama Jumeirah Grand Mosque hit my radar on my Emirates flight to Dubai. The beautiful structure promised a cultural experience. I was intrigued, and […]
The Dubai Fountain, The Dubai Mall
“Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport.” After an amazing dinner at Pierchic, we grabbed a cab and headed to the Dubai Fountain and the Dubai Mall. We wanted to experience the delightful immersion of dancing water, lights, and music at night. The Dubai […]
Dubai: Pierchic, Where the Sun Kisses the Ocean
“It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.” – Bernard Williams Restaurants with a view A few years ago, my friend, Leann, sent me an article, 35 Most Amazing Restaurants With A View. I was able to hit two of these restaurants, Asiate and El Farallon, the following month. Since the view […]
Dubai: Kite Beach
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Consteau Although we left the States on Sunday night, we did not arrive until Monday night. Tuesday was our first day to explore. We decided to check out one of Dubai’s beaches. First up, a quick walk to the […]
Greece: Return to the Motherland
““Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.” Last summer, I went to Greece to see my family. I flew for two days, with a stopover in London and a connection in Madrid. I was happy when I finally landed in Athens. When I was […]
8 Hours in London
“Traveling is worth more than money ever will be.” When I booked my trip to Greece, I had an eight-hour delay in London. The airport, Heathrow, is about an hour outside of the city. I have stopped in London many times, but I never had time to leave the airport. At first I was disappointed […]