Travel, life, loves and laughs.
Forget around the world in 80 days, you can now explore the world in an evening at Global Village. This is an ambitious journey though – Global Village is expansive – so like all good trips it might be best to take a moment to plan your itinerary, unless you’re happy to see where the world leads you…
It’s not my first time here, nor is it mum’s, but I have always had the boys in tow and tonight it’s just the two of us. … Read the rest
Some things are hard to describe and the experience of Dubai’s Garden Glow is one of them. Set in a corner of Zabeel Park (not to be confused with the rest of Zabeel Park on the other side of Sheikh Zayed Road), it promises an afternoon of fun and adventure for the whole family.… Read the rest
After my somewhat disappointing first taste of Abu Dhabi on New Year’s Eve, I decide to revisit with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque firmly in my sights. I drive in Dubai, but it has taken me a long time to get used to it and I can’t say that I’m entirely comfortable with it. … Read the rest
The Pearl
We have been at Souq Waqif all morning and it’s time to keep going as there is more to see. We hail a taxi. No haggling here (unlike Bahrain), this taxi driver is friendly and immediately turns on the meter as requested. … Read the rest
Of all our cruising destinations for this trip, I am most excited about exploring the Kingdom of Bahrain. It’s also the place I feel I need to make the most of as this is the least likely port that I’ll get a chance to return to, at least in the foreseeable future.… Read the rest
Zero Gravity
Zero Gravity. I’d heard the words before, heard about Dubai brunches, the partying and excesses of the well-to-do generation of Dubai inhabitants that live for the weekend. Nothing has really prepared me for this.
My husband has asked me here on a date. … Read the rest
I finally made it to Jumeriah Mosque today. It’s been on my list since I got here! To be honest, the main reason I haven’t been is that the traffic still intimidates me and while I’m comfortable driving from one place to another when I know where I’m going and know where I can park, the thought of driving to new places is not a comfortable one. … Read the rest
La Tour Eiffel
Sigh!! My first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) in Pairs. We arrived in Paris yesterday and had an early night last night in anticipation of getting to the Eiffel Tower early this morning. It’s a bit of a Metro ride but we’ve made it. … Read the rest
I am utterly unprepared for the delights that Valetta, the capital of Malta, has to offer. I have heard of the beauty of the Greek Islands, the party scene and endless nights that Ibiza has to offer but I seem to have missed Malta altogether. … Read the rest
Rhodes was never even on my radar. When it came up as a stop on our itinerary I really didn’t give it much thought. Usually a planner down to the minuscule details, I viewed this as a bit of a rest day.… Read the rest