Author: thebabblinb

A few days ago, I was carrying too many groceries and bitching to myself about having to walk from the grocery store to home in this sweltering heat. I complained to myself, all 500 meters of the walk. "It's too hot, I might die, why are these lemons so damn heavy? Are they on steroids?"… Continue reading Lessons from Nepal

I'm obsessed with Oman! Little secret...until I was a geography teacher in the UAE I had no idea where Oman even was! (Maybe I shouldn't admit that🤷🏼‍♀️but it's true tho) Last year, we (the hubs and I) wanted to try it out after hearing so many great things. We were looking for a low key… Continue reading 5 Reasons I’m obsessed with Oman❤️ (and you should be too😎)

When I'm not eating, I'm thinking about eating. My mother's nickname for me growing up was Rolly- she was referring to the puppy from 101 Dalmatians who constantly responded with "But Mother I'm hungry!" I feel ya pup! I was and will always be ready to try a new dish or restaurant. In fact, when… Continue reading Top 3 in the UAE: Breakfast Picks

Do you feel safe? Is there running water? Or bathrooms? Do you eat camels? Are there any decent restaurants? How do you go outside if it's 1000 degrees all the time? Is there anything to do in the desert? Do you have to wear that head cover thing? Do you speak Arabic? Questions I've received… Continue reading Abu Dhabi FAQ