Springfield, Missouri
November 1, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
On board in Springfield ready to start our Around the World trip.
Charlotte, North Carolina
November 1, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Just landed in Charlotte, NC.
City of Long Beach, New York
November 1, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Approaching New York City.
Residence Inn, New York City
November 1, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
Arrived at JFK in NYC. At our hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott we were upgraded to a suite plus free snacks. Haagen-Dazs hits the spot!
JFK, New York City
November 2, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
At the JFK Airport waiting to board our flight to Dubai. We arrived early, even before the ticket agents reported for duty
JFK Airport
November 2, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 45 °F
Having breakfast at JFK airport before we load onto the plane to Dubai.
Leaving New York City
November 2, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
On board our Emirates flight to Dubai. Leaving the gate now.
Atlantis the Royal, Dubai
November 3, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Staying at the Atlantis the Royal in Dubai, UAE.
Dubai, UAE
November 3, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Just landed in Dubai.
Arriving in Dubai
November 3, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
The Dubai airport It is huge!
Louvre Museum
November 4, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
We took a day trip to Abu Dhabi, UAE and made a stop at the Louvre Museum there.
Zayed National Museum
November 4, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Across from the Louvre Museum the National museum is being built. Its form is from the tail feathers of the falcon, their national bird.
Qasr Al Watan
November 4, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
The presidential palace of the UAE. It has governmental offices for no one lives here.
Al Bahr Towers
November 4, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
A quick trip up the Al Bahr Towers to see Abu Dhabi from above.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
November 4, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
We toured the grand mosque in Abu Dhabi. It is built next to an underground mall that has access to the mosque.
Lobby, Atlantis the Royal
November 5, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
We were about to leave our hotel but the guide’s car has a leaking radiator. Waiting for a new car.
The Museum of the Future, Dubai
November 5, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
A quick stop at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.
Traditional Abra Ride
November 5, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Taking a boat ride across to the market.
The Spice Market
November 5, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
We visited Old Dubai walking through the market stopping by a spice market.
The Gold Souq
November 5, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Walked through the Gold Souq (Gold Market).
The Burj Khalifa
November 5, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Our view from Ce La Vi for lunch. Looking at the Burj Khalifa.
Atop the Burj Khalifa
November 5, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
On the 148th floor above Dubai in the Burj Khalifa.
Leaving Dubai, UAE
November 6, 2025 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
At the Dubai airport ready for our flight to Hanoi, Vietnam.
Hanoi, Vietnam
November 6, 2025 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Just touched down. Still taxing towards the gate. Once through immigration and customs we will be heading to our hotel.
Waiting on our luggage
November 6, 2025 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
While our luggage was not the last off the plane, they were pretty dang close to being last. A good 45 minutes of watching other bags go by.