The holidays are a time for home, so in this episode Nick and Chelsea discuss their two-and-a-half week visit back to Seattle for the holidays, as well as what it was like returning to their new home in Dubai. Some of the details:

• Dealing with the weather change — on both ends.

• Christmas celebrations with a 5-year-old.

• Focusing on human connection.

• Plus the Excellents and Boguses of the journey, including a famous family dip, as well as their car’s unfortunate run-in with a rodent.

Follow along with their Instagram account nickchelsgenxcellentadventure, where you can ask questions or make suggestions on topics for Nick and Chelsea to address.

Tags: Gen X, expat life, Dubai, parenting abroad, UAE, family adventure, Emirates, jet lag, Christmas, connection, theater, beach time, car trouble.

After a six-week hiatus Nick and Chelsea are back! In their return episode they talk about their parents visiting, which gave them the chance to do many of Dubai’s top tourist activities. Therefore, this episode includes reviews of outings to places like the Burj Khalifa, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and the Old Souk. Also included is:

• Chelsea’s visit to London.

• What it was like having parents in town.

• Plus the Excellents and Boguses of the week, which include the generous use of a villa and the lack of a minivan.

Follow along with their Instagram account nickchelsgenxcellentadventure, where you can ask questions or make suggestions on topics for Nick and Chelsea to address.

Tags: Gen X, expat life, Dubai, parenting abroad, UAE, family adventure, London, Hult International Business School, Burj Khalifa, Souk Madinat Festive Market, Abu Dhabi, Grand Mosque, Old Souk, Dubai Marina Walk, Excellents and Boguses, Museum of the Future, minivans.

Hey everyone! Nick and Chelsea have been on hiatus for a bit, but they wanted to give a quick update to explain why there's been a delay in new episodes, and to assure everyone they plan on getting back to their weekly schedule soon. In the meantime, here's wishing everyone happy holidays, and we'll see you in the new year!