21 Hours in Dubai: Where to Go, What to Do
In planning our second trip to Australia, we decided to experience a different part of the world by going the “other way” around the world. Booking with Emirates we managed to get a lengthy layover in Dubai on the way home. We had flown Emirates once before (from NYC to Milan) and were very impressed with the level of service and comfort...
New Zealand, Our South Island Road Trip
We spent more time planning this trip than any other so far. The reason is we had only 5 days and we were determined to see everything. We would just stare at our list of places to see, but could not eliminate a single one. So a leisure trip around the island was not an option; it became a...
An Adrenaline Junkie’s Destination in Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown is the third largest city in the South Island of New Zealand described as a resort town and known for its skiing and adventure tourism. With four ski resorts within a short drive and the numerous adventurous activities in the area, it is the perfect city for any adrenaline junkie year-round. We visited during the first week of November...
Sydney, Australia: Settling in for the Week
Whitney was asked to be a bridesmaid in her best friend Prue’s wedding and we immediately jumped at the opportunity to make a second trip to the other side of the world. We decided to take the long way around this time (upwards of thirty hours), connecting in Dubai on Emirates and arriving in Sydney late in the evening...