L’Alambic

L’Alambic

In the center of Grasse, it would be difficult to miss L’Alambic. It’s all rose colored umbrellas and a matching array of clothing surrounding the shaded dining area.

Umbrella days

We take a table after scoping out the menu and some of the food already on tables.… 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

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

A Dubai Holiday

Museum of the Future

A Dubai holiday is a great thing, especially with kids. Most tourists fly by Dubai on a few nights stopover (see stopover itinerary) to or from somewhere else. If you’re prepared to scratch the surface though, there is enough to keep the family going for at least a couple of weeks.… Read the rest

Bebek Joni

Bebek Joni

Just 5km, or 10 minutes by car, from Kemenuh Village and Tegenungan Waterfall, is Bebek Joni. This restaurant is renowned for its duck dishes. Having said that, on arrival, it feels more like entering a spa than a restaurant.… Read the rest

Tall Trees

Tall Trees

An afternoon and evening of pure R&R awaits us at Tall Trees, part of the Westin Resort, Ubud. This is a tropical retreat that you could be forgiven for not wanting to leave. As much as there is to do and see around the area, after a morning at the Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary, we elect to spend the rest of the day enjoying the resort and its facilities.… 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

Kajeng Rice Fields Walk

Kajeng Rice Fields Walk

In the bustling heart of Ubud, you would never guess that just around the corner is the Kajeng Rice Fields walk. A little along from the Ubud Palace you could be forgiven for thinking this is another tourist metropolis.… Read the rest

Jimbaran Beach

Jimbaran Beach

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