I was talking to my friend this morning who wanted another baby. She has one who just turned five years old so at this point in her life, everything ... read more
Hello, my name is Grace. Sandier Pastures is my online diary where I share stories about living in Dubai, life as a working mom, blogging tips, travel stories and hotels & restaurants I recommend. This blog was first created in 2007 to document our move from Japan to Dubai. Unlike most expats who came here to earn more than they did in their home countries (to seek greener pastures), we moved here when presented with the chance - for new adventures, to experiment, to just try it out. So, our pastures is not 'greener', only sandier (thus the name of this blog).
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How I spent one week in Austria
As if I needed scarier reality check that time flies so quickly other than the fact that we're in the last quarter of the year, it has been a ... read more
Staying home for Eid Al Adha 2016
Hello. Do you have friends in the UAE on Facebook posting their out of town trips lately? I'm seeing a lot of people on my timeline either in ... read more
Back at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
On my travels, visiting different cities, there are cities where I can say, "I can definitely live here!" and cities where I can say otherwise. One of ... read more
Win an all weather Catalyst Case for iPhone!
School has started again in Dubai and my kids are back from their long summer vacation spent in the tropical country where there are a lot of water ... read more
The most common question expats get
Another year is about to start so we get the most generic of questions from family and friends back home, "You're still there?" We're about to ... read more