Why I Will Come Back to Uzbekistan

Why I Will Come Back to Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is one of the countries I traveled to this year that I truly want to experience again. It is a vibrant place filled with history, nature, food, and genuinely warm people. It took me almost a month to write this blog about my Uzbek trip because I was not…
Tips for Creating a Work-Life Balance That Actually Works

Tips for Creating a Work-Life Balance That Actually Works

Work-life balance is often presented as an achievable ideal, but in reality, it is more of a myth than a universal truth. The idea suggests that life can be neatly balanced if we simply manage our time better. On paper, it sounds reasonable. You work eight hours a day, spend…
How to Embrace Change and Adapt to New Challenges

How to Embrace Change and Adapt to New Challenges

Iā€™m writing this article in a Starbucks coffee shop here in Palm Jumeirah, just after an interview. But let me start by sayingā€”itā€™s my first time here in Palm Jumeirah, even after two years of living in Dubai. And I must admit, I really enjoy being here. I like what…
Why Tajikistan Is a Must Visit Place

Why Tajikistan Is a Must Visit Place

Let me begin by saying this honestly and with humility. I have not explored all of Tajikistan, not even half of it. My experience was limited to a part of the country near Samarkand, close to the border between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Yet even with this small glimpse, I can…
Being good for goodnessā€™ sake?

Being good for goodnessā€™ sake?

It is a phrase we often hear as Christmas approaches. It is cheerful, festive, and wrapped in bright melodies we have listened to since childhood. It comes from a jolly Christmas song, light and playful on the surface. But when you sit with it a little longer, when you quietly…
The Role of Reflection in Personal Growth

The Role of Reflection in Personal Growth

ā€œYou have to watch yourself.ā€ I was listening to a random podcast on YouTube when I heard those words. It was not a long or dramatic statement, yet it stopped me in my tracks. The speaker said it as advice for those moments when you feel attacked, misunderstood, or when…
Kazakhstan: More Than Just a Tourist Place

Kazakhstan: More Than Just a Tourist Place

I want to begin with the final moment of my journey, because that is where everything fully settled into my heart. It was around 2:00 a.m. at Almaty International Airport. My flight to Dubai was scheduled at 4:30 AM. My eyes were heavy from exhaustion because I did not sleep…
A panoramic 360-degree view of Dubaiā€™s Palm Jumeirah from The View at the Palm Tower. The iconic palm-shaped island is clearly visible, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, with luxury villas on the fronds and resorts on the crescent.

The View at the Palm: A Personal Journey to Dubaiā€™s Modern Wonder

When people think of Dubai, iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and the Burj Al Arab immediately come to mind. These architectural marvels define the cityā€™s skyline and symbolize its ambition. But for me, there is another creation that captures the very soul of Dubaiā€™s visionā€”something so unique that it…