September Staycation 

September Staycation

A September Staycation was deemed in order after a month’s worth of weekends spent celebrating a string of birthdays.  Plus, the weather is feeling almost bearable again after another long, hot, Dubai summer.

My husband and I take ourselves off to Le Meridian Mina Seyahi.  All… Read the rest

Les Bains du Castel

Les Bains du Castel

Jason has spotted Les Bains du Castel on a morning walk and has surprised me with a booking for this evening. The stunning location is enough to set it aside as special occasion dining. We have already experienced a fair share of wonderful dining over the last couple of weeks during or Côte d’Azur holiday.… Read the rest

Cannes: Café Hoche

Cannes: Café Hoche

Cannes: Café Hoche, lunch hour. Actually lunch. Café Hoche is a perfectly picturesque cafe on a street of perfectly picturesque cafes. On this summer day, they’re all buzzing with perfectly relaxed holiday patrons and Jason seems to be caught in the vibe, selecting the cafe and securing a table whilst I’m still deliberating over the street of menus, unable to decide.… Read the rest

La Tonnelle

La Tonnelle

Set on the north shore of the stunning îles de Lérins, La Tonnelle is a gem amongst the shining pearls of the island.

The Setting

We have ferried across from Cannes this morning and circumnavigated the tiny island by foot, attended mass and found a shady spot for a snooze, all before lunch.… Read the rest

Royal Beach

Royal Beach (photo hotel-royal-antibes.com)

When the sea breeze awakens the taste buds a visit to Royal Beach is in order. Royal Beach is a private beach and restaurant affiliated with the Hotel Royal Antibes.

After our morning walk around Phare de la Garoupe, we now sit in the light sea breeze, with our seaside table facing Cap d’Antibes, overlooking the Bay of Ilette.… Read the rest

Antibes: First Impressions

Antibes: First Impressions

19 July: France, Summer Day One: Travel & Antibes.

Travel

Up early for our flight to Nice this morning.  Check in and airport at Dubai is generally easy and soon we’re breakfasting in the lounge. Still working towards leave, Jason & I send out last minute emails before boarding and I download my memos and bits to complete and review during the flight.… Read the rest

Chez Jules

Chez Jules

On a picturesque corner along Rue Thuret in the old town pedestrian zone of Antibes, lies Bistrot Chez Jules. The Bistrot, along with twin, Restaurant Don Juan, take up three of the four corners at the intersection of Rue des Casemates and I’m taken by the sheer Frenchness of the scene.… Read the rest

Dubai Food Festival

Hamra Red Snapper

Tonight we celebrate the Dubai Food Festival, joining Chef Haya for her Palestinian Street Food Tour. The tour is organised through the Splidu platform, an online events and booking platform for endlessly delicious experiences.

Our tour’s deliciousness hones Palestine’s diverse tastes and flavors.… Read the rest

Ibu Rai

Ibu Rai

Ibu Rai, along one of Ubud’s main streets, is a perfect spot to grab a sundowner and await the towns nightlife.

Having come from among the Kajang rice fields, we’re not overly hungry after a late lunch at Sweet Orange Warung, nor are we quite ready to head back to the hotel.… Read the rest