The Cat Café

The Cat Café

Okay, so The Cat Café does not necessarily involve dressing up, there are no cocktails in sight and it’s not really a travel destination. I do rather enjoy a new city or a nice night out. I also enjoy a quiet night in, however, preferably snuggled up on the couch with my beautiful cat, Oskar, or my other (human) boys, at a pinch.… Read the rest

Canberra For Beginners

Canberra by balloon

Most people don’t see Canberra as a tourist destination, but when I was recently asked by a friend for some recommendations for a few days in the the Nation’s Capital, I couldn’t decide where to start. So here are my top picks and advice for discovering Canberra for the first time.… Read the rest

Atelier M

Atelier M

Looking for a special night out? Date night, friends night, any night is a good night for Atelier M. Located at Pier 7 on Dubai Marina, this is a picture perfect location for any occasion.

Rebecca and I didn’t really need an occasion, the promise of a night out was enough.… Read the rest

Beautiful People, Reunited

Beautiful People, Reunited

It has been a rough few years. COVID, jobs lost, friends leaving and lives changing without really moving forwards. Such is the nature of an expat life at the best of times. Yet despite all of it, there is still life and friendship to celebrate.… Read the rest

Asateer: Suhoor at Atlantis

Asateer: Suhoor at Atlantis (L -R) Wilma, Ilona, Alexandra, myself, Irina

Atlantis does things properly and Suhoor, presented in the Asateer tent, is no exception. The tent, decoration and location are nothing if not remarkable. In fact, ‘tent’ doesn’t really conjure the right images if one is hoping to set expectations.… Read the rest

Museum Of The Future

Museum of the Future

Ready for a journey into the future? Museum of the Future launches us forward in time to 2071 where we discover what the world might look like a generation or two from now. We discover Earth from space, new generation wellness, DNA libraries and future play.… Read the rest