I've had my 'new' camera for nearly two years at this point. When I travel, usually I put it in a neoprene case and toss it into my carry on bag (you can find these nifty pieces on Amazon, highly recommend). But as I started packing around multiple lenses too, I realized … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Emirates’ Dubai Connect: Make the Most of a Dubai Layover
One of the benefits of flying through Dubai is the ease of exploring the city during a long layover! We tried to get an extra day in Dubai but could not without tacking on an extra $500 for the flights, so we opted to do a long layover on the return. Little did we know, we also … [Read more...]
Review of Little Serow (#3 on Washingtonian’s Top 100 List)
Little Serow is everything it is cracked up to be. Not only that, but I think it's one of the best values--for what you get--in the DC dining scene. I can't wait to go again, and I'm sad it took us this long to get there! One word of warning--if you don't like spicy food--this … [Read more...]
Quick Update & Highlights of Mauritius and the Seychelles + Photos!
I'm behind. As usual. I've already been on another trip since Mauritius and the Seychelles, and I'm ready to stay put for a while. Next on the docket is a quick beach trip for the dog--obviously, the infamous, excessive Toasty beach vacation! (See here and here). That should … [Read more...]
Emirates A380 Economy Class from Washington-Dulles to Dubai: Not Particularly Impressed
We had heard so many wonderful things about Emirates, so we were excited to book our flights to Mauritius with Emirates. Their economy class is supposed to be a step up from many airlines, and certainly a step up from most domestic U.S. airlines. We routed through Dubai, their … [Read more...]
