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.

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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.

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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!

In this episode Nick, Chelsea and their son explore City Walk, an upscale out-of-doors lifestyle destination in the heart of Dubai. Learn about their experiences there as well as:

• A big week on wheels for their son.

• A birthday party that sparks discussion about gun culture in the UAE vs. the USA.

• A debate about Taco Time vs. Shawarma.

• Plus the Excellents and Boguses of the week, including a new friend in the apartment and an unfortunate encounter with a perfume kiosk.

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Tags: Gen X, expat life, Dubai, parenting abroad, UAE, family adventure, City Walk, Urth Cafe, Bachir, biking, scootering, laser tag, Taco Time, shawarma, Excellents and Boguses.

It’s mid-November and the weather in Dubai has finally cooled enough to allow Nick, Chelsea and their son to participate in regular outdoor activity. The symbolic moment was a trip with friends for an outdoor meal at the Arabian Tea House. In this episode you can hear about that experience along with:

• School musicals in Dubai.

• Nick’s first professional sporting event in Dubait, as he went to see Dubai Basketball.

• Plus the week’s Excellents and Boguses, including wonderful hosts of a lunch outing, and cold water in the pool.

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Tags: Gen X, expat life, Dubai, parenting abroad, UAE, family adventure, changing seasons, Arabian Tea House, school musicals, Something Rotten, Into the Woods, Dubai Basketball, Coca-Cola Arena, Excellents and Boguses, biking, school counseling.

Thanks to their son being invited to a birthday party, Nick and Chelsea had the chance to explore Bluewaters Island, the waterfront area of Dubai that features Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest ferris wheel. Learn about the island, as well as:

• Their procurement of a new bed/mattress.

• A tale of the tape between Vitamix and NutriBullet.

• Plus the week’s Excellents and Boguses, including some cookie baking and the challenges of doing fantasy sports from 12 time zones away.

Follow along with their Instagram account nickchelsgenxcellentadventure, where you can also ask questions or make suggestions on topics for Nick and Chelsea to address. The podcast is also now available on YouTube!

Tags: Gen X, expat life, Dubai, parenting abroad, UAE, family adventure, Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, mattresses, blenders, shawarma, cookies, fantasy sports.

Lucky No. 13 sees Nick and Chelsea have their first musical theater experience in Dubai, as they headed downtown to see “Grease” at Dubai Opera. Hear all about what Dubai’s sparse musical theater scene is like, as well as other topics such as:

• Nick’s networking/job progress, as well as his starting improv classes.

• Fun local celebrations including Diwali and Fall Fest.

• Plus the Excellents and Boguses of the week, featuring KPop Demon Hunters and a shattered phone.

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Tags: Gen X, expat life, Dubai, parenting abroad, UAE, family adventure, musical theater, Grease, Dubai Opera, networking, Dubai Mighty Camels, improv, Courtyard Playhouse, Diwali, Fall Fest, KPop Demon Hunters, soup, parking fines.

The weather in Dubai has finally cooled down enough for Nick and Chelsea to hit the beach for the first time in their new hometown, so in this episode they discuss their experiences at Kite Beach, the most popular beach in Dubai. Also in this episode:

• Why are there so many places in Dubai that include the term “Jumeirah” in their names?

• Chelsea’s first real bout of homesickness.

• Plus the Excellents and Boguses of the week, including the first hint of a cool breeze and a complicated trip to pick out a Halloween costume.

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

Tags: Gen X, expat life, Dubai, parenting abroad, UAE, family adventure, Kite Beach, homesickness, Chesapeake Shores, Al Barsha Pond Park, Creative Minds, Halloween costumes.