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FOOD: Stix Noodle Bar
Stix Noodle Bar is located in The Grand Hyatt at Bahamar. You can expect a fast, casual eatery serving up Traditional Chinese cuisine from an open kitchen. I ate lunch and dinner at Stix Noodle Bar on different occasions. I was impressed with the food and service both times. The staff was efficient,…
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Blackbeard’s Tower
Blackbeard’s Tower is one of those fascinating places that gives us a sense of the history and heritage of The Bahamas. The crumbling remains are a reminder of Nassau’s history with pirates. Supposedly the tower is all that is left of an old fort that Blackbeard used as a lookout…
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My U.A.E Top Five List
My U.A.E top 5 list has been one of the hardest things to narrow down. I have gotten this question so many times since I got back. After giving it a lot of thought I finally put a list together that I am happy with. There is so much to…
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How to NOT be the world’s most annoying traveler
Traveling can be a stressful experience; long lines, security checks, cultural differences and language barriers. I was prompted to write this while waiting in the airport before heading out for another quick trip. Being back in an airport reminded me just how annoying some travelers can be. While in Dubai…
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Travel: Should you plan every moment of your trip? Or go with the flow?
Let me let you in on a secret, My name is Ashley and I am a planner. Pretty much everyone that knows me, knows that I am a planner. I’m usually the one that has everything someone else is missing or forgot to pack and I know what is happening…
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10 Things I Learned About Dubai
I visited Dubai this January for my birthday and I loved it! Although the laws and culture are very different than the country I am from, that didn’t stop me from taking a trip across the world to see it for myself. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding middle…
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The Holiday Carnival
When I think of the carnival I have great memories of going with my family and friends. My parents would take me and my brothers every year and they would let us go on what felt like every single ride. My dad and uncle would play games and win us…
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Judee’s Blissful Creations | Long Island, Bahamas
Judee’s Blissful Creations is a local retail store located in Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island. This unique souvenir shop sells one of a kind handmade products, island fresh juices, medicinal teas and sweet treats. Judee took the former Lower Deadman’s Cay police station and transformed it into a beautiful business…
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FOOD: Wild Thyme
Wild Thyme is a fairly new restuarant located on East Bay street. The old colonial house has been beautifully restored and outfitted and the grounds are clean and well kept. The atmosphere is cozy and clean and the sprigs of thyme peppered around the resturant’s decor add a nice touch. Wild…
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Hamilton’s Caves, Long Island, Bahamas
Hamilton’s Cave is currently the largest cave system in The Bahamas. The cave is named after the settlement you can find them in, Hamilton’s is just south of Salt Pond. Lucayan artifacts were found in this cave and it is believed that they lived here hundreds of years ago. The…
