One of the first places that I had on my list of places to visit in Edinburgh was Dean Village and Water of Leith walkway. I had seen quite a few videos and photos of the place that I wanted to experience it first hand. While this was the first …
Read More »Majestic St Mary’s Cathedral: Edinburgh’s Hidden Architectural Gem
Edinburgh welcomed us with a chilly embrace on our first morning – the kind of cold that seeps into your bones despite layers of clothing. The cloudy skies painted the city in a different light compared to our arrival the previous night, revealing a landscape of gothic spires and historic …
Read More »London to Edinburgh: My Breathtaking Scottish Debut Train Journey
After speaking at KubeCon Europe 2025, I was excited to venture into Scotland, making it my 9th country! When I learned about my speaking engagement at KubeCon, I knew extending my UK trip to include Edinburgh was non-negotiable. While my London tickets were booked well in advance, the specifics of …
Read More »Al Khayma Dubai – My Amazing First Michelin Star Experience
After spending the morning wandering through the historic Dubai souks, with their intoxicating aromas and vibrant atmosphere, my appetite was primed for something special. That’s when we decided to elevate our culinary adventure by visiting Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant—my first-ever Michelin star dining experience, and surprisingly, one that wouldn’t break …
Read More »The View at Palm Jumeirah – A Breathtaking Experience
Continuing with the Dubai blog posts (while I prepare for my next travel adventure), it’s time to take a detour from the Museum of The Future, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Souks and the Global Village and move the attention to another engineering marvel – The View at Palm Jumeirah. Imagine standing …
Read More »Stunning Museum Of The Future – Beyond Imagination
Wow, I can’t believe this is the 1500th post on the blog! What a massive milestone this is. When I started back in 2014, I never imagined I’d be sitting here a decade later, having shared 1500 different stories, experiences, and adventures with you all. It’s been quite the journey! …
Read More »Inside Dubai Global Village: My Amazing Experience
Exploring the Dubai Souks was one of the highlights of our first international family trip. On the one hand, we have modern engineering marvels like Burj Khalifa; on the other, traditional souks still have ancient charms. While the souks gave us a taste of old Dubai, Global Village opened up …
Read More »Shopping in Dubai Souks: Spices, Gold, & Textiles in 5 Magnificent Markets
Shopping in Dubai’s souks is like stepping into a different era—one that feels worlds apart from the futuristic skyline I wrote about in my last post on the Burj Khalifa. I had watched a lot of videos of Dubai Souks and got to very briefly experience one during my layover …
Read More »Rediscovering Burj Khalifa – The World’s Tallest Building – Breathtaking Experience
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, first took my breath away in November 2023. During my first-ever international trip to KubeCon Chicago, I turned what should have been a boring Dubai layover into an adventure by squeezing in a quick visit to the top. Forgetting my iPad in my flight …
Read More »Planning Our First International Family Trip To Dubai – Ultimate Guide
November 2, 2023, was when I embarked on my first international trip to Chicago to attend KubeCon. It was a special moment, but I never knew how things would change after that. From exploring New York on this trip, I got an opportunity a few months later to visit Paris …
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