Travel, life, loves and laughs.
Radiating from the historic central square of Römerberg, Frankfurt Am Main is a charming city with a lot to offer. Located on an ancient ford (German: furt) of the river Main, its early inhabitants were the Franks of Franconia.… Read the rest
My Aunt and Uncle are stopping over in Dubai on their return home from a Europe summer vacation. It’s the usual fly by Dubai, a few days layover on the way to or from somewhere else. It’s not a bad way to get a taste for Dubai.… Read the rest
The Osumi River is calling me. It flows past us in Berat and despite its milky, cold appearance, I know that the canyons up river await us for an exciting rafting adventure.
We depart Berat just after 9am and it doesn’t take long to get out of the little town.… Read the rest
A day in Abu Dhabi sees us at the purpose built Al Forsan. This sports and entertainment venue is based around a Marriott Hotel with equestrian, go karting and two cable waterski lakes.
This is action packed adventure!… Read the rest
Some people are born for the land. It seems so for Michalis who is now farming alongside his father, Giannis, on the farm he grew up on this traditional Cretan farm just outside of Rethymno in Crete. Michalis’ father has been producing sheep and goat milk here for 50 years.… Read the rest
This small fishing village on the island of Crete, Kolymvari (also Kolymbari) is located about 25km (30mins) drive from the Venetian port town of Chania.
Out and about on The Little Fun Train for the afternoon, we visit this tiny fishing village which promises a lovely spot to linger for a day.… Read the rest
Have you ever dreamed of giving it all up and moving to the country? Well, that is exactly what Marina & Yulien of MY Village Life have done. Marina, a successful singer and (former) tour guide and Yulien, an actor and enthusiastic cook, dreamed of moving to the country.… Read the rest
As we arrive at Etar Ethnographic Outdoor Museum, it seems like just a few old huts along a small, albeit picturesque stream. However, as we enter this busy little slice of history, it’s clear that it is much more than it seems.… Read the rest
Quad biking is rather exhilarating. In the desert it is even more so. Not much of an adrenaline junkie by nature, I prefer to get my kicks from a great historical site, a particularly good meal or a beautiful view.… Read the rest
Atlantis, The Palm, one of the many landmarks of Dubai. We have driven past, dined in, looked over, sailed past and photographed it many times and yet, after 4 years here, we have not stayed. This week, that changes.… Read the rest