The Grand Picnic

The Grand Picnic

Dubai loves cars and in general, the standard for cars here is very high. So it is completely Dubai to host The Grand Picnic in Safa Park dedicated to all special, classic and vintage cars. But today it’s as much about the glorious winter weather and the promise of a picnic that draws us to Safa Park.… Read the rest

Flamingos

Flamingos

There are thousands of flamingos hidden in the middle of Dubai. The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, not so far from downtown Dubai, is home to these fascinating birds during the winter months.

Even as we pull up to the car park we can see just how many birds are here today.… Read the rest

Crusty Demons

Crusty Demons at the Coca Cola Arena

Crusty Demons at the Coca Cola Arena is a freestyle motocross (FMX) show along the lines of BMX meets Las Vegas.

“Renowned for making the impossible happen, Crusty Demons continues to make headlines around the world, decades after their inception, with world record jumps and countless stunts that were previously thought impossible.”

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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

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