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Polar in the desert

Okay, so it isn’t that cold. But when at 8am you put on a wetsuit and head toward a man-made lake for 750 meter swim in water that is 17 degrees Celsius (or less) it seems mighty polar. More on … Continue reading

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The cost of living

When your employer provides housing, salary and insurance it makes it much easier to live well. However, even with these things covered, there are still costs associated with living (anywhere). Many things are subsidized by the government here in the UAE. … Continue reading

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