Berat Castle

Berat Castle

Berat Castle sits atop the hill and is the original centre of Berat. More of a small fortified town than a castle, the complex takes in walls, towers, churches, mosque ruins and an historic cistern as well as numerous small buildings that are maintained today as houses, restaurants and shops.… Read the rest

Alpeta Winery

Alpeta Winery

A short drive through the countryside from Berat, after a morning at Berat Castle and the Onunfri Museum, and we come to the tiny village of Roshnik where the Alpeta Winery makes a big impression.

Arriving at Alpeta’s restaurant and cellar door

Wine Tasting

We’re here for wine tasting, a tour of the Vineyard and a hearty lunch sourced from local produce.… Read the rest

Onufri Museum

Onufri Museum

The Onufri Museum is a little gem of medieval preserved and restored artwork located within the walls of Berat Castle. The museum is dedicated to the renowned Albanian painter Onufri. It showcases a collection of religious icons and artwork from the 14th to the 20th century.… Read the rest

Blue Jade

Blue Jade

The Saigon Social at Blue Jade is a delightful way to celebrate the beginning of the weekend. This Friday night brunch at Dubai’s Ritz Carlton, JBR is picture perfect from arrival to the last sip.

The Ritz Carlton at JBR

I am swept away before we even get to Blue Jade.… Read the rest

The Forgotten Artists

It is hard enough to keep up with all the famous artists in history. So finding time to learn about the forgotten artists seems like a stretch. However, after attending a lecture last night by Rose Balston of Artscapes UK (think art history warrior extraordinaire), my mind has been churning.… Read the rest

Shopping Sprees: 5 of the Best

I’m not the most spontaneous person so whilst I like shopping, shopping sprees are not usually my thing. Having said that, there are a few places where a shopping spree is hard to resist. Here are my top 5.

#5 Hong Kong, HK

Food, souvenirs, electronics, luxury goods and cheap market items, Hong Kong has something for everyone.… Read the rest