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[//create your own story. 📸]⁣ ⁣ I haven’t been everywhere yet, but it’s certainly on my list! What about you, what’s next on your list? ⁣ ⁣ Do you have a “bucket list” you like to check off? Do you search out peaceful days exploring nature or the crazy adrenaline buzz of a great city? ⁣ ⁣ Do you have a never ending curiosity about different cultures and far off lands and do you want to see everything and everywhere? I would love for you to share some of your tips about why you love to travel and how you decide where to go!⁣ ⁣ I’m so glad I have a passport almost-filled-with-stamps-and-memories to help me relive some of my favorite days and moments. My passport is my identity and it’s like my time machine.⁣ ⁣ Travel stamps are priceless which is why I take zero chances when it comes to keeping my password protected. Thank you so much @ccdesignsdxb . I think you know me better than I know myself. Both these beautiful notebook and passport cover was exactly what I needed. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #customizedcraftsdesign #ccdesigns #passportcover #sponsored #ad #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #inspiremyinstagram #style #feelfreefeed #momentsofmine #lifewellcaptured #mydxb #blogger #dubai #instagram #shotoniphone #photography #photodaily #instagrammable #books #book #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #bookblogger #aestheticfeed (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates - UAE) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2b_5wQgzWC/?igshid=yi78opq2t1ko

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🍂 Hello Autumn, is that you? 🍂 ⁣ ⁣ As the summer bids farewell, we welcome the mysterious flavors of autumn! Yay! My favorite season of the year. 🍁⁣ ⁣ A little bit of reading was the perfect way to recharge today. The weather is warm, but I could feel autumn’s gentle caress as I sipped on my Pineapple Infused Green Tea from @basilurtea.global to enhance the experience. ⁣ ⁣ A special thank you to @nathan666maxwell for sending me this tea from @srilanka I had such an enjoyable reading session today! ⁣ ⁣ ➳ QOTD: What’s your go-to-drink after coffee? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #inspiremyinstagram #fashion #style #feelfreefeed #momentsofmine #lifewellcaptured #thatauthenticfeeling #mydxb #blogger #dubai #newscent #instagram #shotoniphone #photography #photooftheday #photodaily #instagrammable #books #book #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #bookblogger #ofcosymoments #capturequiet #thatsdarling #aestheticfeed https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ZUVSiAzLs/?igshid=ujh9iinoxy0d

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[//“I still believe in heroes.” - Nick Fury]⁣ ⁣ Sometimes life is really tough, and the world seems to need saving more and more. It can be easy to despair that we don’t live in a comic book world in which we have superheroes with superpowers on hand to save the day whenever it gets hard. ⁣ ⁣ What we do have, though, are the everyday heroes who fight constantly for freedom so that the people around them can have a fulfilling life — it can be our parents, friends, partners or workmates. ⁣ ⁣ Look out for these guys more, and I promise that you’ll have a greater appreciation for both life and for humanity. I definitely still believe in heroes – I see them every day when I look around me. I’ve got a Wondermom and a Superdad! 🦸🏻‍♂️🦸🏻‍♀️⁣ ⁣ 〰️ How are y’all doing bookies? How’s your weekend going? I just want to show you guys my new Marvel Journal 📔 and Marvel Powerbank 🔋 (and that pen tho 🖊 😂) from @typoshop and I’m so thankful for these lovely gifts. I’m a HUGE fan of Marvel and you just made my day. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. ✨⁣ ⁣ ➳ QOTD: Who’s your favorite superhero? Tag them in the comments below (could be your friend, family or your partner, or just a random stranger who helped you in a way) and tell them why, and your message for them. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #typo #ad #typoshop #typomerch #marvel #mcu #avengers #books #book #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #bookblogger #metaldrinkbottle #ofcosymoments #capturequiet #thatsdarling #aestheticfeed #coziness #bibliophile #bookworm #reading #bookaesthetic #aesthetic #inspiration #flatlays #flatlayoftheday⁣ #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger @typoasia @typouk @typoshopusa @typosouthafrica_ @typo_middleeast (at Typo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2YAkOwAhDB/?igshid=1n1v9hr3mk5ck

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[//find extra joy in the simple pleasures.]⁣ ⁣ The calendar says September but the weather says summer is going strong. Wishing I could swim in a sea of mocktail until this 76% humidity thing chills out. ⁣ ⁣ 〰️ How are y’all doing bookies? After a heavy week I’m focusing on finding extra joy in the simple pleasures. Really savoring my mocktail and trying to stay present to enjoy my favorite book. ⁣ ⁣ 📝 What are your plans this weekend? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookofthemonth #coffeeandbooks #bookfairy #goodreads #bookreview #readersofinstagram #bookworm #bookish #bookrecommendation #books #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #bookblog #feelfreefeed #lgbt #lgbtbooks #pridebooks #unitedbookstagram #blogger #dubai #bookphotography #instagram #shotoniphone #booknerd #instagrammable #onthetable (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates - UAE) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2S83rwgern/?igshid=trjvfrmldub2

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🍍 Piña-colada Monday Baby 🍍⁣ ⁣ While it’s definitely piña-colada weather in Dubai today, I am super keen to introduce my beautiful new Metal Drink Bottle from @typoshop. ⁣ ⁣ I have an obsession with flasks/tumblrs, I have so many but this one is definitely my favorite — black matches with almost everything. ✨⁣ ⁣ And with so many to choose from, I will have to get more. Typo have outdone themselves with the amount of designs they have in store. ⁣ ⁣ Reducing the amount of plastic that you use is not only good for the environment, it’s good for you too! One less plastic cup in the world today. How ‘bout that? 😎⁣ ⁣ 〰️ How are you planning on saving Mother Earth today? ♻️ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #typo #ad #typoshop #typomerch #books #book #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #bookblogger #metaldrinkbottle #ofcosymoments #capturequiet #thatsdarling #aestheticfeed #coziness #bibliophile #bookworm #reading #bookaesthetic #aesthetic #inspiration #flashesofdelight #flatlays #flatlayoftheday⁣ #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger (at Typo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1olvn9Acj8/?igshid=129gtjtezcmd2

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• THIS. IS. FOR. YOU. •⁣ ⁣ Not really sure who needs to hear this today [other than me] but you’re doing a great job, and you don’t need to be so hard on yourself [your people are rooting for you]. ✨⁣ ⁣ 〰️ What are you up to today? Me, I’ll have one Sunday with a side of extra large coffee please! ☕️ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #motivation #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #inspiremyinstagram #fashion #style #feelfreefeed #momentsofmine #lifewellcaptured #coffeesesh #bookstagram #coffeeandbooks #bibliophile #bookblog #bookphotography #thatauthenticfeeling #mydxb #blogger #dubai #vsco #instagram #shotoniphone #photography #photooftheday #photodaily #instagrammable (at City Walk Dubai) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1lzDRYAaml/?igshid=1s5ijsb9wxmzk

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• The world of your favorite music. 🎶 •⁣ ⁣ Ever been to a shower without your favorite music playing in the background? It sucks right? ⁣ ⁣ I got my hands on this speaker by @typoshop which I totally loved! They have the most unique design, and such amazing battery that lasts a lifetime, lol I kid you not. 🔋 🔋 🔋 ⁣ ⁣ What’s the best part? These are waterproof that you can even wander with them in the rain and moist — hence the name, Typo’s Shower Speaker. 🔊 ⁣ ⁣⁣ Go make them your partner and you’ll be sorted for your entertainment. ✨ [#sponsored]⁣ ⁣ ➳ QOTD: What are you listening at the moment? Name that song that whenever you hear it, it brings back those bittersweet memories. 🎵 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #typo #ad #typoshop #typomerch #books #book #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #bookblogger #waterproofspeaker #ofcosymoments #capturequiet #thatsdarling #aestheticfeed #coziness #bibliophile #bookworm #reading #bookaesthetic #aesthetic #inspiration #flashesofdelight #flatlays #flatlayoftheday⁣ #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger @typoshopusa @typoasia @typouk @typosouthafrica_ (at Typo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jrw3CgVf9/?igshid=iy6agmwebohm

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• If we could peek inside your bag, what could we see? •⁣ ⁣ For me, it would be my Hogwarts bag, books, books, books and books. Also, some of my magical @typo merch — such useful items include: journals, beautiful flow writer pens, a productive pad checklist. [#sponsored]⁣ ⁣ And because your girl is blind, I wouldn’t miss my lovelu @firmoo_optical eyeglasses, can’t live without it hunny! ⁣ ⁣⁣ 〰️ How are y’all doing bookies? It has been ages since my last post and yo girl is stuck at work and getting my life back together. Uggghh. Sure y’all can relate. Hoping y’all have a great weekend!✨⁣ ⁣ ➳ QOTD: What’s that one thing you can’t afford to include in your bag/purse? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #typo #ad #typoshop #typomerch #books #book #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #bookblogger #beautyyouseek #ofcosymoments #capturequiet #thatsdarling #aestheticfeed #coziness #bibliophile #bookworm #reading #bookaesthetic #aesthetic #inspiration #flashesofdelight #flatlays #flatlayoftheday⁣ #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger (at United Arab Emirates, Dubai) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1eLPr2AGfE/?igshid=angc139wpwir

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• BE THANKFUL •⁣ ⁣ Rather than focusing on all the negative stuff happening at the time, I figured it would be better to focus on the things that were great about life instead.⁣ ⁣ And if we make it a deliberate conscious intention, we will find beauty no matter where we are, no matter how we feel, no matter what is going on in our lives.⁣ ⁣⁣ 〰️ Happy Tuesday beautiful people of the earth! I just want to remind everyone [including myself] to be contented and be thankful for even just the small things in life. Be kind, be an encourager and continue inspiring people. ✨⁣ ⁣ ➳ QOTD: How are you seeing your world today? Do you see the beauty in it?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #motivation #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #inspiremyinstagram #fashion #style #feelfreefeed #momentsofmine #lifewellcaptured #coffeesesh #bookstagram #coffeeandbooks #bibliophile #bookblog #bookphotography #thatauthenticfeeling #mydxb #blogger #dubai #vsco #instagram #shotoniphone #photography #photooftheday #photodaily #instagrammable (at United Arab Emirates, Dubai) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1FpSKVAfKR/?igshid=wcetpl0atibv

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• EID MUBARAK •⁣ ⁣⁣ Sending my warmest greetings to all my beautiful folks who are celebrating Eid Al Adha. ⁣ ⁣ May your day be filled with love, family and delicious food — and don’t forget, spend your Eidiya wisely. ✨⁣ ⁣⁣ 〰️ This book has been sitting on my shelf for quite some time now. I’ve heard good things about it but there’s part of me that’s holding me back, hihi. ⁣ ⁣ ➳ QOTD: Have you read this book yet? What are you currently reading? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookofthemonth #coffeeandbooks #bookfairy #goodreads #bookreview #readersofinstagram #bookworm #bookish #coffee #books #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #bookblog #baristadaily #barista #coffeegram #coffeesesh #coffeeandbooks #blogger #dubai #bookphotography #instagram #shotoniphone #booknerd #instagrammable⁣ (at United Arab Emirates, Dubai) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1B_3RuA8FC/?igshid=94538znbvbke

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• What are your current faves right now? •⁣ ⁣⁣ These are some of my current favorites from this summer so far — my new HP stationaries, this lovely shower speaker (yaas hunny, waterproof & bluetooth) that you can actually use it mostly anywhere be it the kitchen, wc, study table and if you’re always on the go, this mini metal drink bottle is just perf for ya! ⁣ ⁣ A massive thanks to @typoshop for gifting me extra scoop of happiness. You guys are the best! [#sponsored]⁣ ⁣⁣ ➳ QOTD: What is that one thing you really love from @typoshop? ⁣ ⁣⁣ 〰️ I hope you’re all having a good day, it’s another lazy hot day here and I’m really not feeling well, I hope this flu will be gone soon. Jeez, I’m really hoping for rain. Please. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #typo #typoshop #showerspeaker #harrypotter #pottergram #books #book #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #bookblogger #beautyyouseek #ofcosymoments #capturequiet #thatsdarling #aestheticfeed #coziness #bibliophile #bookworm #reading #bookaesthetic #aesthetic #inspiration #flashesofdelight #flatlays #flatlayoftheday⁣ #dubaiblogger #blogger (at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0_TsUHAf8y/?igshid=1m5avxcy8ie6g

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⚡️ ACCIO COFFEE! ⚡️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If “Accio” was a real thing, I would have saved so much time by summoning things I want in a flick. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ➳ QOTD: What is your favorite HP Spell/Charm or incantation you’d like to have? ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 〰️ How are y’all doing bookies? I just received my gifts yesterday and I still cannot believe how fast it got to me — so in love with these HP merchs from @typoshop [#sponsored]⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And can we just discuss how beautiful is this Gryffindor notebook, Hogsmeade stationary & planner (do you prefer writing stuffs in an actual paper or putting everything on your mobile phones?)⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If you’re a #PotterHead like me (or if you love artsy craft), I really recommend that you go and take a look at @typoshop — everything is just pure MAGIC! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #typo #typoshop #acciocoffee #accio #harrypotter #pottergram #books #book #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #bookblogger #beautyyouseek #ofcosymoments #capturequiet #thatsdarling #aestheticfeed #coziness #bibliophile #bookworm #reading #bookaesthetic #aesthetic #inspiration #flashesofdelight #flatlays #flatlayoftheday⁣⁣ (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0znfVIgzQ0/?igshid=14ncdf5qjvd60

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You know what you deserve? You deserve so much better. So many things have happened to you whether it's a bad breakup, family issues, friends, whatever it is — you pulled through. ⁣ ⁣ You have made it this far and I'm proud of you. You truly deserve the world, and since no one can give you that now, find someone that will. ⁣ ⁣ Apologize, forgive, but don't forget, find new friends. Ones that make plans with you and free their time to give you attention. You deserve all the good things but don't for a second think you're not worth it because you remind me of the sun. You hide away, but always come back even more beautiful than before.⁣ ⁣ 〰️ Good morning hunnies! I hope you all find some, time to unwind, today... see what I did there. I’m hoping to get some relaxing time in today, inject caffeine as much as I can, as the last couple of days I’ve been plagued with the worst headaches following shifts at work. ⁣ ⁣ I haven’t quite decided what I’ll be reading next, as I finished Two Boys Kissing last night and haven’t picked out a new read from my TBR yet! Hope you all have a great Tuesday!⁣ ⁣ ➳ QOTD : How many cups of coffee do you drink in a day? How do you like it? I’ll be your barista of the day. ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookofthemonth #coffeeandbooks #bookfairy #goodreads #bookreview #readersofinstagram #bookworm #bookish #coffee #books #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #bookblog #baristadaily #barista #coffeegram #coffeesesh #coffeeandbooks #blogger #dubai #bookphotography #instagram #shotoniphone #booknerd #instagrammable (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hrgMmAGSC/?igshid=1vqc9lusuzkw6

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[//Have you ever kissed a friend of the same gender?]⁣ ⁣ Experimenting can be fun and weird at the same time. We all have that phase in life where we experiment with the same gender. Whether it is getting to know ourselves, who we are and what we like, or something else. It brings Katy Perry’s song to mind, “I kissed a girl and I liked it.” Yasss hunny, I hope my boyfriend don’t mind it. Lol. ⁣ ⁣ Two Boys Kissing by @davidlevithan is an amazing story and everyone should read it. Some of us will love it because it captures the LGBTQ+ community so well and others might be taught a little bit more acceptance and tolerance while reading the book.⁣ ⁣ It hit me right in the heart and triggered all those horrible and amazing feels and if I’m entirely honest I still don’t know how to deal with them. I usually try my very best to either hide them away or to keep them really close to my frail heart, but while I read this book I kind of failed to do both. ⁣ ⁣ ➳ QOTD : What was the last book that made you cry or for the none cryers the last book that made you almost weepy?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #twoboyskissing #davidlevithan #pride #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookofthemonth #coffeeandbooks #bookfairy #goodreads #bookreview #readersofinstagram #bookworm #bookish #bookrecommendation #books #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #bookblog #feelfreefeed #lgbt #lgbtbooks #pridebooks #unitedbookstagram #blogger #dubai #bookphotography #instagram #shotoniphone #booknerd #instagrammable (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0gbztMgzYQ/?igshid=1iafw4nb1uk6r

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[//Let people know more about you.]⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ One of the things that I love about fragrances is that when you start talking about it, other people start to come over and listen then share their own opinions.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ It’s always good to try and experience new things. When we do so, it gives us more depth as individuals and we are able to share them with our peers. And to me, this makes anyone ten times more interesting.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In essence, we create another version of ourselves when we wear different scents. It helps us build our character to be synced in with everything else about us. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The reality is, you’ll never truly know what kind of impression you’ve given a person — because everybody holds a special different version of you — but this helps you give them a better idea of you. And in my opinion, scents give a more lasting impression. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Thank you so much @pariscornerperfumes for gifting me this lovely scent!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ For wholesale inquiries, please feel free to shoot them a message! Check them out at:⁣⁣ 🛒 www.pariscornerperfumes.com⁣⁣ 📧 shamlantv@gmail.com⁣⁣ 📍Paris Corner Perfumes LLC, Murshid Bazar, ⁣⁣ Deira, Dubai - UAE⁣⁣ 📞 +97142354237⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #ParisCornerPerfumes #ParisCorner #Perfume #Fragrances #Paris #Ad #Sponsored #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #inspiremyinstagram #fashion #style #feelfreefeed #momentsofmine #lifewellcaptured #thatauthenticfeeling #mydxb #blogger #dubai #newscent #instagram #shotoniphone #photography #photooftheday #photodaily #instagrammable (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Urg9XA8S4/?igshid=14j8x5pnsrk30

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[//“Part of love is letting a person be who they want to be.” — David Levithan]⁣ ⁣ Happy-Almost-August-2019! Yassss! July was pretty good reading month for me. I enjoyed what I read and I feel I have a good schedule going on towards the end. I feel like I could have done more if I could concentrate more on reading, but alas, life goes on. ⁣ ⁣ Hopefully this momentum I’ve had in the past week will continue through next month.⁣ ⁣ I’ve mentioned this amazing and beautiful book before, but its worth to mention again and again, because I love “Boy Meets Boy” by @davidlevithan so much! It’s one of my absolute favorites and the story just means a lot to me in many ways. ⁣ ⁣ When I was younger I had huge struggles with who I was, who I wanted to be and what my family expected from me, and how to make all of that fit together...(it didnt!) This book just made me feel safe and like it was okay to be different from what people were expecting from me. ⁣ ⁣ It is such a diverse and beautiful story and it just makes me fall in love over and over again! And also, Paul & Noah are the cutest.⁣ ⁣ QOTD: What are your weekend plans and what are you excited to read soon? What books are on your TBR? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #boymeetsboy #davidlevithan #pride #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookofthemonth #coffeeandbooks #bookfairy #goodreads #bookreview #readersofinstagram #bookworm #bookish #bookrecommendation #books #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #bookblog #feelfreefeed #lgbt #lgbtbooks #pridebooks #unitedbookstagram #blogger #dubai #bookphotography #instagram #shotoniphone #booknerd #instagrammable (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0UiuS6gXJn/?igshid=38ji368vyuhe

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[//My tbr is definitely never ending guys 🏳️‍🌈]⁣ ⁣ One Man Guy by @mibarakiva is a great ownvoices book about a queer Armenian-American teenager named Alek. His family puts a lot of pressure on him to be their perfect son with perfect grades and he ends up befriending someone he would never would have thought he'd be friends with — or more than friends, I say. ⁣ ⁣ This was a super cute and quick read that helped me get out of my reading slump! I really liked the dynamic between Alek and Ethan and their banter and adventures made me laugh and smile.⁣ ⁣ Here’s my take away, at some point in life, you will learn that there is a difference between what you have to do and what you want to do. And the sooner you start choosing what you want rather than what you have to do, the happier you will be.⁣ ⁣ QOTD: Do you like LGBTQ-YA-Fiction themed novels? What do you recommend? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #onemanguy #michaelbarakiva #pride #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookofthemonth #coffeeandbooks #bookfairy #goodreads #bookreview #readersofinstagram #bookworm #bookish #bookrecommendation #books #dubailifestyle #dubaiblogger #bookblog #feelfreefeed #lgbt #lgbtbooks #pridebooks #unitedbookstagram #blogger #dubai #bookphotography #instagram #shotoniphone #booknerd #instagrammable (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5pcO_gL2F/?igshid=z3fat43znlyt