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On this site, you’ll find helpful travel guides, many of which focus on Southeast Asia and the UAE, as well as posts about what it’s really like living abroad in Dubai. I have a thing for slow travel and can often be found spending months on end in a new city!

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Dubai Fountain Show: Times, Best Viewing Spots & Tips
This guide has everything you need to know about seeing the Dubai Fountain Show, from how to get there to the best ways to see it (both free and paid)…
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3 Days in Dubai: The Perfect Itinerary (By a Local!)
Chances are Dubai has been on your bucket list for quite a while, but now that you’re actually planning your trip, you may have no idea where to start. But that’s OK…
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Unique Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City (By an Expat)
There are so many unusual things to do in Ho Chi Minh City that are a bit more off the tourist track. Here’s my insider’s guide…
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Amazing Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos + Handy Travel Tips
From the colonial and Laotian architecture to the riverside setting and the unique attractions, it didn’t take me long…
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Things to Do in Pismo Beach: 12 Fun Family Activities
If you’re planning a trip and wondering what to do in Pismo Beach, I’m here to help with my top recommendations…
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Street Food in Dubai: What to Eat & Where to Try It
Wander around the more “authentic” areas of Old Dubai – like Deira, Karama, or Satwa – and you will find some of the best street food in Dubai.

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Hi, I’m Justine! I’m a freelance writer and California native who set out to backpack around Southeast Asia in 2013 and never looked back. This blog is all about my life as a perpetual traveler and roaming expat (currently living in Dubai). Oh, and I kinda like to talk about vegetarian food too! But who am I really?
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