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Römerberg is a historic square located in the heart of Frankfurt’s old town (Altstadt). It is one of the city’s most iconic and most picturesque spots, known for its beautifully restored medieval buildings and its historical significance. It’s a great place to start exploring the Old Town and a great place to stop as there are many cafes and restaurants in which to pause for a rest, something to eat and drink and somewhere to soak in the atmosphere.… Read the rest
Far from its New York Chinatown namesake, Mott 32 is Dubai’s most recent and perhaps most spectacular Chinese offering. We arrive on the 73rd floor of The Address Resort and the first thing I notice is the Hollywood Glamour take on Art Deco.… Read the rest
My Aunt and Uncle are stopping over in Dubai on their return home from a Europe summer vacation. It’s the usual fly by Dubai, a few days layover on the way to or from somewhere else. It’s not a bad way to get a taste for Dubai.… Read the rest
Björn Again is playing at Dubai Opera and a friend rounds us up for a night of ABBA fun.
It’s crazy to think that this ABBA musical tribute has been around since 1988 when the band that it is dedicated to is only a bit over a decade older.… Read the rest
It’s Jasper’s IFA football end of season party and after an incredible win for both the U12’s and U13’s Youth Premier League teams we’re off on a Big Bus Dubai tour to celebrate.
Jasper was lucky enough to come into the season as goalkeeper halfway along when the team was already doing pretty well.… Read the rest
We arrive in Tirana as the sun is setting behind the Sheshi Karl Topia not far from our hotel Albanopolis on the Rruga Mine Piza. It’s located just inside the ring road that distinguishes the old town centre and I’m keen to go walking.… Read the rest
Krujë, this most charming of towns, is a bonus afternoon getaway. Having spent the morning at Bunk’Art and with our planned afternoon going off the rails due to inclement weather, I find myself in Krujë. I’m here a day earlier than planned and not a moment too soon!… Read the rest
An early morning walk and then a visit, en route, to the delightful Ardenica Monastery, sees us arrive in Gjirokaster for a late lunch at Kodra Restaurant. Perched high on the hill in the old town, it is currently raining and so, a lazy lunch seems the perfect way to await finer weather.… Read the rest
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