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Explosives and Expletives: Understanding Confidence

I learned to work with explosives. This is a story about how, by dealing with such great danger, I fully understood the concept of confidence.

Abu Dhabi International Airport, United Arab Emirates, Beehive

Asia, Destinations, Middle East

Abu Dhabi Adventure Guide

This adventure guide covers all that Abu Dhabi has to offer (especially if you wish to be away from its more crowded, extravagant, and loud cousin Dubai).

Asia, Destinations, Middle East

Dubai Adventure Guide

This adventure guide will cover a wide assortment of advice, activities, and adventures to help you get the most out of your experience in Dubai.

Radiation Pits, Gamma Ray and Neutron Sources

Reflections and Stories

Gamma Rays and Word Plays: Understanding Courage and Fear

I learned to work with radiation. This is a story about how, by dealing with such great danger, I fully understood the concepts of courage and fear.

Middle East Learning Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Reflections and Stories

The Oilfield Palace Part 3: Energy Crisis

In Part 3 (the final part) of the Oilfield Palace series, I tell a story about my experience in Abu Dhabi and the looming fossil fuel energy crisis.

Schlumberger Middle East Learning Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Dormitory Entrance

Reflections and Stories

The Oilfield Palace Part 2: Beautiful Prison

In Part 2 of the Oilfield Palace series, I tell a story about my experience in Abu Dhabi and the building known as the Beautiful Prison.

Oilfield Palace; Schlumberger Middle East Learning Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Reflections and Stories

The Oilfield Palace

This multibillion-dollar oilfield palace would be my home for the duration of my stay in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Enjoy the story and photos!

Reflections and Stories

Finding My Own Path

Every story must begin somewhere. This one begins in the Middle East when the ace adventurer decides to find his own path, his own way in life.