Lebanon. The history! The culture! The food! Oh, the food. But nothing brings this all together to be so delightful, so delectable, so enjoyable than the hospitality. … Read the rest
Lebanese Hospitality
Khachapuri, Khinkhali and Calories
Georgia is not a good place to be counting calories. Luckily as I begin my long weekend getaway in Tbilisi, I have no such illusions of a diet. As I walk down the streets of the old town on my first night here, the restaurants and cafes are full.… Read the rest
Uplistsikhe & Gori
Uplistsikhe, literally the ‘lord’s fortress’ is a cave town – an ancient city built into the rocks, just outside of Gori around 90 minutes drive from Tbilisi. The drive is quiet and I admire the mountain scenery, picking Sergo’s tour guide brain about all the best places to visit and things to see. … Read the rest
Global Village
Forget around the world in 80 days, you can now explore the world in an evening at Global Village. This is an ambitious journey though – Global Village is expansive – so like all good trips it might be best to take a moment to plan your itinerary, unless you’re happy to see where the world leads you…
It’s not my first time here, nor is it mum’s, but I have always had the boys in tow and tonight it’s just the two of us. … Read the rest
International Day
International Day – I remember the excitement of the Multicultural Festival in Canberra when I was growing up – the sights, the music, the colors and tastes but most of all the smells – pungent Indian aromas, popcorn and kebabs and the mouthwatering smell of the kranskys (German sausages) cooking were always a favorite of mine. … Read the rest
Fairmont, The Palm
Flow Kitchen at Fairmont, The Palm presents a buffet that is worthy of a few extra courses. The setting is spacious and nicely appointed and the staff are polite and attentive, as you’d expect from a hotel of this calibre.
It’s date night and we order a couple of drinks. … Read the rest
Brugge Is A Blur – 5 Must Dos
What a whirlwind of a weekend in Brugge (Bruges), it went by in a blur! And not just because of the speed of the Eurostar, the upside of which means you can do Brugge in a weekend.… Read the rest
El Rincon Latino
The day started with a long walk on this fine Saturday morning from Kennington down to Tooting to visit Brad & Diana (about 1.5 hours). It was a gorgeous day, the first of the season.… Read the rest
Troyes
Heading to Troyes after our beautiful stay in Auxerre, but at the same time having been overwhelmed by all the old towns and historic sights, we spot an Outlet Centre on the way into town. Stopping for a quick rest and a stretch of the legs our mornings’ shopping quickly turns into the best part of the day.… Read the rest
Marché des Halles
Troyes’ Marché des Halles is a historic local produce market located in the heart of Troyes old town, a picturesque city in the Champagne region of northeastern France. The markets are well known for their vibrant atmosphere and role as a central hub for local commerce.… Read the rest