Vancouver–born YouTube star Trevor James, better known as the Food Ranger to the 5.25 million subscribers of his upbeat street food and travel vlogs, wanted a new place to call home. After living overseas for years – first in China, then Malaysia – Trevor and his wife, Ting Ting, a familiar face to fans, were searching for a destination with a high vaccination rate, as well as a range of dining options. Dubai delivered. “I love how international it is, and you can get almost anywhere in Europe or Asia within a few hours.” Since arriving in June, Trevor has relied on his Dubai–based followers for restaurant suggestions, pinning them on a custom online map. “I got thousands of recommendations,” he says. “Starting with the most–pinned places, I’ve tried quite a few, but I’ve still got lots to go. It’s a never–ending adventure of food from around the world.”
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