Still trying to figure things out

Of late, I have begun to like giving free-advice. It is mostly this uncontrollable urge to tell people what needs to be done, how things need to be handled and what potentially works! Blame it on crossing the quarter life, I seem to have become a pro. The more I try to stop myself, the more I feel I am not contributing to the welfare of the society. Coming to the post, I would like to go with the flow and give some free advice on planning a trip and travelling to Dubai.  * Best time to travel is from Oct-Feb. Weather is lovely, but the package/hotel costs might soar. You can also consider travelling between March-early weeks of may. Temperature is somewhat bearable, and the package/hotel costs might dip a bit. Anytime after May, is not the best time to travel. It gets hot and remains deserted (??) throughout except in the evenings. But, the hotel/package deals are the cheapest. * Package selection - depending on the days of stay/interest/budget, select the package wise...

I have come to believe that Dubai is one of the creations of Aladdin's magic lamp. When the earth gives you sand and water in abundance (and just that), what do you do? You construct jaw dropping high rise buildings and townships in the sea! And, that is Dubai for you. While I have lots of good things to say about this place, I want to write about an evening spent here - in the mighty desert, under the limitless sky, amidst a lot of drama, camels and falcons - The Desert Safari.. an experience etched in memory forever. Endless Sand It starts with a drive to the desert, which is about 90 minutes from the city of Dubai. They take you in a Toyota Land Cruiser, which can comfortably seat 6~7 members. The drivers are a trained lot. Apparently, in Dubai, getting a driver's license is as good and strenuous as getting a degree. So, fear not about the drops, mid-way halts, cross climbs, and wheel-balancing acts. One suggestion would be to have a light stomach before the ride. A...