Travel, life, loves and laughs.
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
Berat Castle sits atop the hill and is the original centre of Berat. More of a small fortified town than a castle, the complex takes in walls, towers, churches, mosque ruins and an historic cistern as well as numerous small buildings that are maintained today as houses, restaurants and shops.… Read the rest
A short drive through the countryside from Berat, after a morning at Berat Castle and the Onunfri Museum, and we come to the tiny village of Roshnik where the Alpeta Winery makes a big impression.
We’re here for wine tasting, a tour of the Vineyard and a hearty lunch sourced from local produce.… Read the rest
We arrive in Berat wearied from a travel day although somewhat revived by our recent Byrek late lunch. It’s the perfect time to head out to explore the town, grab a sundowner and enjoy the early spring evening.… Read the rest
We have arrived in Albania! We meet Endrit, our guide from Albania Private Guide at the airport and all of a sudden we are really on our way! One of our first decisions is what to eat? The clear winner is Byrek.… Read the rest
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
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
Estabena Cafe & Restaurant has recently opened at Meadows Village and Jason & I have a few date nights to catch up on. So we walk on over on Saturday night to sample Estabena’s eclectic Mediterranean cuisine.… Read the rest
We arrive into a Winter Wonderland. Snowmen, a giant Christmas tree and market stalls decorated for the festive season greet us. But we’re not even here for this, it’s just a bonus. Past the markets we arrive in the Fan Zone.… Read the rest
Crusty Demons at the Coca Cola Arena is a freestyle motocross (FMX) show along the lines of BMX meets Las Vegas.
… Read the rest“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.”