Author Archives: TheJessicaness

Not Falling in Dubai, but Floating in Umm al-Quwain

I set the alarm for 4:45am and I’m up with the energy of a child, packing up and drinking coffee – that somehow took 30 minutes. I parked under the awning and walked to Skydive Dubai to check in at 5:30, and they … Continue reading

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Unique Alone Excursion into the UAE

This trip will be unlike any other I’ve ever taken. My plan is to jump out of a working airplane in the Palm Drop Zone of Skydive Dubai – one of the top five spots (according to some websites). I had … Continue reading

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Drooling to Doha

I woke in the middle of the night, which woke Julie, but didn’t keep her from falling back asleep — and back to snoring. I picked up the blanket and moved from the twin beds to the couch with my … Continue reading

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Salty Lamb in Jordan

I wake up after getting less than six hours of sleep and Julie has already eaten and plans to ride a carriage to the Treasury. I went to the toilet and thought about my options and food was first on the list. … Continue reading

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Rum, Wine, Beer, and Whiskey

I wake up at 1:00 am, and even with Julie snoring, am able to go back to sleep until 8:30 when she wakes me at My Hotel. We go upstairs to enjoy a meal from the buffet by the window, but not … Continue reading

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