heat – Ruth Badley

Happy ever after in Santorini

Post author:RuthBadley
Post published:8th September 2016
Post category:Culture Dubai entertainment Expat Living Food Middle East Shopping Travel UAE
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When it comes to travel, the Badley family have a pretty decent track record. Members of the clan have at one time or another, lived an expat life in Australia, Germany, the USA and Ecuador. One of our own currently resides in France and here we are in Dubai.

Even those that are at home in the UK are either planning the next overseas trip or returning from it. So when Matt and Nicole decided to tie the knot, it was an even bet that it might involve a flight somewhere. The nice surprise was that they invited us along to the festivities – in Santorini. (more…)

A brolly for all seasons

Post author:RuthBadley
Post published:22nd June 2015
Post category:Culture Dubai Expat Living Food Shopping UAE
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I’ve come over all 19th century genteel in the last few weeks. Since the temperature in Dubai now regularly hits 40 plus I am taking a bit more care before I casually step outdoors. Moving too fast through a fan-heater-on-high-environment transforms this milky white English skin into a shade akin to boiled lobster in a few minutes. (more…)