in Ubud, Bali
I am a born and raised Pittsburgher (although not a Yinzer, thanks) who somehow escaped Pittsburgh without having rabid Steeler fever. McKeesport and White Oak are where I spent my childhood, and directly after high school graduation I moved up to northern Pennsylvania where I attended Edinboro University. There I studied traditional animation and art history.
Shortly after graduating with my BFA, I moved to the other side of PA in 2004 to see what Philadelphia had to offer. I really fell in love with Philli, which is not too surprising as a history buff, there are few places in America that have much of a historic feel. I settled right in Old City and got to work in the publishing industry.
Having felt the incredible urge to travel and explore ever since I was a child (even more so after spending the summer of 2003 studying art history in England and Italy) I decided to make a move to the booming Middle Eastern city of Dubai in 2008. There I worked in the publishing industry until 2010, when I began work with a local art gallery, which thus far has proven to be an excellent change of career for me.
I am currently residing in Dubai, enjoying the incredibly hot weather, endless sunshine and ease of traveling to parts of the world which were difficult to reach from America.
February 27th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Hi Laurel!
I was blogwalking and found your blog. I’ve always wanted to travel across the globe since I was little and the real travels have just started a few years back. Right now I’m searching for travel inspirations out there and your blog is definitely one of them.
Cheers,
Bama
February 27th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Thanks you! & very nice photos at your blog as well!
May 19th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Hey Laurel!
I just moved to Dubai a few weeks ago from Adelaide, Australia to meet up with my husband who’s been working here for a couple of months. I’m a writer, but I really love visual art, too.
Stumbled across your blog today and absolutely fell in love with it! I look forward to following it! : )
Cheers,
Margot
May 19th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Heyla!
Glad you enjoy my blog & I hope you continue to enjoy Dubai as well! <3
Checked out your Tumblr, and regarding the moon the other night – I too remember thinking it looked exceptionally lovely! Plus, it was absolutely HUGE as the sun was setting in the evening! Loved it.
-L
April 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Hi Laurel, wondering if I could chat to you re Expat Blog and Blog Catalog thing plse, it’s Monica here from http://www.doindubai.com I can write but am so untechnical !
I wait to hear from you, thanks.
May 1st, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Sure thing! What specifically were you wondering about? -L