I fancy myself a little bit of a introvert - contrary to popular belief - but it's true. My closest friends approached me, the girl standing alone on the play ground! So, when we first became expats I made no effort to socialise or even make friends. I never even met our neighbour who constantly … Continue reading The Time We Went To The Souq – Dhillondeeds
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The Day I Was Drenched In Breast Milk -Dhillondeeds
Hey, what's up hello! Nabiha and I went to a local mum and expectant mums meet up at a coffee shop. I really enjoy these weekly meet ups because I receive so much valuable advice from all the mothers and I get to meet the cutest babies too. This was my second time attending since … Continue reading The Day I Was Drenched In Breast Milk -Dhillondeeds
Travel Tasters // Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
It's been a little over one year since I've moved to the UAE and I am embarrassed to say that I haven't done as much sightseeing as I would have liked too and I have no idea why (okay maybe I do). It has been really difficult for me to settle in and take on the … Continue reading Travel Tasters // Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
A Look Into The Life Of An Expat – Dhillondeeds
You really only live once and making a big life change is frightening but what's more daunting is regret and I never want to turn away any opportunity to explore and learn because when I am not learning I feel as if I've wasted my time. I don't usually rant on about the bits and … Continue reading A Look Into The Life Of An Expat – Dhillondeeds
Types of UAE drivers
Hi Everyone, Bad drivers are everywhere but I have never witnessed drivers like I have during my stay in the UAE. The purpose of this post is to inform drivers and to invite a more safe and secure road for all. Here is a short list of common types of bad drivers we deal with … Continue reading Types of UAE drivers
A Trip To The Seaside
Hello again, We decided to take a trip down to the beach. It wasn't what I expected. There wasn't nice fluffy white sand and a breathtaking horizon but it was definately worth the try. Childhood memories of ice cream, sand castles, sun burn, family roap trips and the smell of kfc all came roaring back … Continue reading A Trip To The Seaside
Culture Shock: 5 Stages An Expat Experiences – Dhillondeeds
So you think you can live ABROAD or away from home!!! 😄 here are a few things to ponder on. My experiences, thoughts and feelings 🙈 sent me back to my psychology textbooks to help me understand what I'm going through right now 🙅 Adapting to a new culture is one of the hardest things … Continue reading Culture Shock: 5 Stages An Expat Experiences – Dhillondeeds
The Red Bus
Today is dedicated to the guys and girls 😄 who get me from point A to B! 👏 I've had the most amazing experience using public transport in London. It is so quick and easy, provided there's no traffic 😜 and most of all safe. I've met really nice people on my road trips who … Continue reading The Red Bus