My husband and I overnighted at the Moxy Athens City last fall before our cruise departure to the Middle East. Marriott’s Moxy hotels have a playful vibe and are well located in city center areas. This was our second Moxy stay; as our first was May 2022 in San Diego. Pros With a convenient location – […]

February 23, 2023

Pros & Cons of the Moxy Athens

Our trip to the Middle East started in Athens, as we embarked on a 19 day cruise before ending in Dubai. We visited Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The rules and customs varied greatly during our trip and these are some of the most important tips I learned. Currency American dollars and […]

February 10, 2023

5 Tips for Traveling in the Middle East

There’s a plethora of things to see, do and experience in Dubai! It’s a very spread out city – so keep in mind you’ll need taxis or Ubers (Uber is available and easy to use here) to get around. It’s not a walkable city. I now have firsthand knowledge of why some of the articles say it’s hard to even cross the street […]

January 19, 2023

5 Things You Must Do in Dubai

Since the nest is empty and Covid restrictions are mainly removed – my husband and I are prioritizing travel even more. We were fortunate to travel almost 2 months of 2022. Ocean cruising, boutique hotels, city/countryside, international/domestic and river cruises… we love all modes of travel! Hope you enjoy and are inspired by my 2022 travel highlights! Epic Hotel […]

January 6, 2023

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