Travel, life, loves and laughs.
The Hindu festival of colors, Holi, is a spring harvest festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It can also symbolize love, forgiveness and new life.
Today we head to Holi at the Greens Community in Dubai. Although I know that officially Holi doesn’t kick off until the full moon (likely Wednesday of the coming week) the celebrations start early here today.… Read the rest
Here we are again at Al Mamzar, another triathlon, this will be his third here and fourth overall so far.
Jasper is excited. Not only has he been training hard but Grandad is also here to watch him this time.… Read the rest
I am completely out of my league here the Stairway To Heaven. I realise this much too late though and have no choice but to plough on. One foot in front of the other, one step at a time.… Read the rest
It is Nour’s birthday and Melissa has been at it again, organizing us for a night of celebrations. Tonight we head back to Asia Asia and in celebration of love and friendship we are ladies in red. It doesn’t matter whether we have had a crazy day or a boring one, what brings us together is a sense of adventure and excitement, plus, it’s good for our health (the studies say!).… Read the rest
Another busy week gone. I breathe a sigh of relief as I shut down my lap top on Thursday night. I have been looking forward to this weekend for the past few weeks since we decided to spend the weekend in Abu Dhabi for the Red Bull Air Race.… Read the rest
Andalucia’s Supermums – There used to be times when I could remember what 17 was like, the fun, the friends, the freedom. Those days are few and far between now. Tonight, however, I feel 17 again.
Our super organized supermum host Melissa has once again scouted for the most suitable location with the best deal for us for our ladies night.… Read the rest
It’s easy to forget those born in December and January, or indeed any other busy time of the year when individual birthdays may rank second to larger and more public, religious or commercial events – Christmas, Easter, Eid, Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving, Halloween and the like.… Read the rest
Another perfect Dubai winter’s day. Twenty eight degrees Celsius and clear skies. Top top it all off, we have an invitation for The Penguin.
We’ve been out on The Penguin before, however, today is special as we are farewelling our hosts and will be sad to see them leave.… Read the rest
Far from La Dolce Far Niete, the art of doing nothing, today we head out on a Dubai Marina Yacht Club rally to the World Islands. We have a line up of things to do!
We arrive at the Marina around 8:30am and Candida nearly has the boat ready.… Read the rest
“I’m too busy” I think to myself on the commute home, “I’m just too tired to go out tonight”. It’s been a bit of a rough day at work. After a day like today, going out isn’t the most appealing thought.… Read the rest