MY Village Life

MY Village Life

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

Kapana Walking Tour & Street Art

Kapana Walking Tour & Street Art

The Kapana is Bulgaria’s first ever dedicated creative district. Tucked in behind the Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis it is also known as ‘The Trap’. This is a direct translation and also a colloquialism. It refers to how one can easily become lost or trapped in the streets here.… Read the rest

Veliko Tǎrnovo

The sites of Veliko Tǎrnovo

Arriving in Veliko Tarnovo is like stepping back in time. Arriving in the early evening at the end of a long travel day, my travel companion Charlotte and I are keen to get a little exploring done before the day is out.… Read the rest

The Palace Downtown

The Palace Downtown

It hasn’t really felt much like Ramadan this year, if anything can remedy this it is Iftar at The Palace Downtown. Actually work restrictions in the office remain, as do equivalent on camera requirements for working from home.… Read the rest

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

The day started out frosty but the sun is shining and mum and I are headed to lunch. We have chosen the Garden Pavillions at Pialligo Estate for a little mother daughter indulgence.

I remember coming to Pialligo as a child.… Read the rest

A Bit Of A Stretch For Soha & Sura

A Bit Of A Stretch For Soha & Sura

“This is our next one” Melissa announces excitedly. The ‘next one’ she refers to is our next ladies night outing, we are making a bit of a stretch for Soha and Sura’s birthdays.… Read the rest

Ladies In Red

Ladies In Red

It is Nour’s birthday and Melissa has been at it again, organizing us for a night of celebrations. Tonight we head back to Asia Asia and in celebration of love and friendship we are ladies in red. It doesn’t matter whether we have had a crazy day or a boring one, what brings us together is a sense of adventure and excitement, plus, it’s good for our health (the studies say!).… Read the rest

Red Bull Air Race

Jet displays

Another busy week gone. I breathe a sigh of relief as I shut down my lap top on Thursday night. I have been looking forward to this weekend for the past few weeks since we decided to spend the weekend in Abu Dhabi for the Red Bull Air Race.… Read the rest

Andalucia’s Supermums Uncensored

Andalucia’s Supermums Uncensored

Andalucia’s Supermums – There used to be times when I could remember what 17 was like, the fun, the friends, the freedom. Those days are few and far between now. Tonight, however, I feel 17 again.

Our super organized supermum host Melissa has once again scouted for the most suitable location with the best deal for us for our ladies night.… Read the rest

Celebrating Manal

Celebrating Manal

It’s easy to forget those born in December and January, or indeed any other busy time of the year when individual birthdays may rank second to larger and more public, religious or commercial events – Christmas, Easter, Eid, Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving, Halloween and the like.… Read the rest