Travel, life, loves and laughs.
At the end of a wonderful day of Bali sightseeing, we make it to Jimbaran Beach, just in time for an iconic Balinese sunset.
Toris, our guide, has recommended the Ganesha Cafe and we are quickly seated at a table on the beach with views of the sunset.… Read the rest
Having arrived in Nusa Dua, Bali, overnight I wake up to find myself surrounded by a tropical jungle paradise. Opening my eyes to the sparkling day my mum and I dress, and make our way down to the spectacular breakfast buffet.… Read the rest
This spa-cation at The Ritz Carlton, Dubai is not to be missed. Nothing says spa or vacation quite like this luxury chain where you’re guaranteed to feel a world away, even if in reality it’s only a couple of kilometers.… Read the rest
Far from its New York Chinatown namesake, Mott 32 is Dubai’s most recent and perhaps most spectacular Chinese offering. We arrive on the 73rd floor of The Address Resort and the first thing I notice is the Hollywood Glamour take on Art Deco.… Read the rest
We discover Almyriki, Stavros Beach, after a morning exploring monasteries on the Akrotiri Peninsula east of Chania. Hot and hungry we stumble in and are instantly cooled and calmed by this little beachside gem of a restaurant.
The view is stunning.… Read the rest
If old town lane ways and buildings from the Middle Ages can set the scene for a memorable evening, equally Chania’s beachside stretch along Nea Chora appeals. This little seaside stretch is bustling with beach goers during the day.… Read the rest
I am already awake when Jasper creeps in just before 6am to rouse me for our secret beach swim. “Morning mum”, he greets me with a hug. Ordinarily I would groan, roll over and snuggle into my pillow for an extra nap.… Read the rest
This is my happy place. Surfers Paradise. We started the morning with a meeting in a Broadbeach cafe that left me wishing I had not already eaten breakfast. The two coffees that I ordered were the best I have had in months, maybe even longer.… Read the rest
It is the UAE National Day long weekend and while many friends are out of town or on local staycations, given the five days of celebrations made possible by the 3 days of declared public holidays, we have elected for a quiet extended weekend at home with a little La Mer celebration.… Read the rest
Ibiza Blue. It just goes together. Ibiza is one of the Balearic islands, an archipelago of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. Although it is well known for the lively nightlife in Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni, where major European nightclubs have summer outposts, it is also home to quiet villages, yoga retreats and beaches for swimming, sun baking, dining and water sports.… Read the rest