Inspiration and Tips for Traveling the World
Crossing the Dubai Creek
On a recent trip to Dubai, we visited the old part of the city and had the opportunity to ride across the creek by Abra. Part of the public transportation in Dubai are the Abras, which are boats that ferry people along the Dubai Creek. We hopped on at Deira Old Souk Abra Station, after visiting the Spice and Gold Souks. Our trip would take us from the Deira Old Souk Abra station, and across the creek to the Bur Dubai Abra Station. The cost for a one way trip across the creek is 1 AED, or about 27 cents […]
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Mandhoo Restaurant- Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
The Mandhoo Restaurant at the Conrad Maldives on Rangali Island, is a restaurant not to be missed. It was recommended to us by other guests, we took the chance, and so happy we did! The food was impressive, fresh and delicious. With views to the Laccadive Sea that are unmatched and as beautiful as they come. As you walk in, the open kitchen is to your left and the breathtaking views all around. The Mandhoo Restaurant prides itself in serving meals with balance from the 5 elements that form the foundation for good health. Order your meals from the Air, […]
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Camel Trek at Sunset at the Al Maha Resort
Our stay at the Al Maha Resort included two complementary activities each day. There were seven complementary activities to choose from. Falconry Nature Walk Ghaf Tree Walk Wild Life Drive Camel Trek Sundowners Archery Guests are matched up with a field guide, and the field guide will help arrange the activities. One of the activities we couldn’t miss out on was the camel trek. Guests ride by camel into the desert to watch the sunset. We enjoyed drinks and snacks as the sun went down over the Arabian desert. We met at the main reception area, and then proceeded to the edge of […]
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Earn Points Through Credit Card Sign Ups – Part 2: Ten Steps to Follow
Do you want to earn a large number of points and miles for travel? Here are ten steps to earn points and miles through credit card sign ups. When it comes to earning points and miles, the biggest bang for the buck is usually the welcome bonuses offered by credit card companies. It’s common to see offers of 50,000 – 100,000 points for signing up for a single card. In this article we’ll share ten steps to consider when you sign up for a credit card. This article is part of a series in which we lay out steps to save money […]
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Poker, Points and Miles
The following are three recent posts which take a mathematical look at points and miles. Placing Our Bet What’s better, a cashback card, or a card that earns transferable, yet cashable points? To help make the decision, we take an approach more likely to appear at a poker game, than a flyertalk forum. Read more at https://cafesandalleyways.com/placing-our-bet Is the Discover It Miles Card Really a 3% Card? The Discover It Miles card is touted as a 3% Cashback card. But the first-year value of the Discover it Miles Card needs to be evaluated in terms of how the 3% is delivered: As a […]
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Arabian Tea House- Old Town Dubai
It was a warm breezy day when we headed off to Old Town Dubai from our hotel in the Jumeriah Beach area of Dubai. We first stopped by the Old Souk Markets, then walked across the street and took a boat over Dubai Creek into Old Town Dubai. Across the street is the Deira Old Souk Marine Transport Station. Just get in line, buy a ticket, then jump in the boat when it’s your turn. It’s a quick and smooth ride across Dubai Creek to Old Town Dubai. Once we got off the boat, we took a leisurely walk through the old […]
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Our passion to travel takes us to cafes and alleyways around the world. From neighborhood cafes in Paris to a street market in London, we’ll take the road less traveled to hidden gems, new experiences and mouth watering eateries.
Whether it’s your first time abroad or you’re an accomplished traveler, we’ll share inspiration and tips for traveling the world. Let’s pack our bags, grab our passports, relax in our seats…we’re now ready for take off!
Mike and Mariah