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Summertime in Italy just hits different.
I don’t think I could ever tire of Italy in the summer.
It’s hot, yes, but there are so many beach destinations in this country that can easily make it enjoyable.
And, of course, the never-ending gelatos everywhere!
Since summer time planning is underway, and if you’re just not sure summer is the best time to visit Italy, here are our favorite regions we’ve visited.
↠ Sardinia
↠ Puglia
↠ Tuscany
I’ll be showcasing these regions and our trip there in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, enjoy this snippet of summer all around Italy from Sardinia, to Puglia, and Tuscany.
Is Italy on your summer list? If so, where?
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#italy #summerinitaly #sardinia #puglia #tuscany
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Day 1 of Dubai: ✵Read further for Important tip✵
✵ Watch the reel till the end to see my husband stoping a merchant from forcing a scarf on him.
Meandering our way thru Dubai Creek, Al Seef market village, followed by a quick walk through Old Dubai and where we were taken back in time. Found Bur Dubai & the Souk (market), finally crossing over Dubai Creek via the Abra boats (cost is 1 AED equivalent to $0.27 per person- super cheap). We took the boat across the river to Old Deira where we found more souks (markets).
I’d say this is probably the most authentic old part of Dubai. But, WARNING, the markets are overwhelming, meaning, there will be merchants pursuing you at almost every stall asking you if you’re interested in their items. Some might even get pushy….
I wanted to buy a pashmina, but honestly, I was too overwhelmed with the merchants always coming at me. I ended up not buying anything.
I’ve read prices here are hit or miss, but bargaining with the merchants is welcome. It was quite an experience.
I was hoping to return on our last day in Dubai and have the courage to get past the pushy merchants and hold my ground, but we didn’t make it back.
I’d still recommend seeing this part of Dubai. You really get the feel of old Dubai here.
✵✵ IMPORTANT TIP FOR WOMEN: dress conservatively at this part of Dubai; meaning, covered legs and shoulders! There’s lots of stares and catcalling from men here, believe me, even though my oldest daughter and I were dressed appropriately, we were still got cat called a few times. We just walked away and stay closed to my husband. At one point they kept calling my daughter Shakira 😂!
Places we visited in order of video:
↠ Dubai Creek Marina
↠ Al Seef Markets and souks
↠ Old Dubai & Bur Dubai souk
↠ Abra Boat to cross the Dubai
Creek towards Old Deira
↠ Deira Souks (markets)where
you’ll find markets for gold,
utensils, grand souk, perfumes,
textiles.
All of this is free to walk and explore, we only paid for the boat ride (you pay in Durham/AED for each ride)
Would you visit this part of Dubai, even with pushy merchants?
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#olddubai

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