Travel, life, loves and laughs.
The Picasso Museum in Antibes is housed in the Château Grimaldi. Picasso only spent three months here from September to November 1946. Yet during this time he produced a wonderful array of art and developed his talents even further.… Read the rest
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
It’s Summer Day 3 and we spend the day in & around Antibes. The day starts with procuring breakfast from the local markets after which we take a trip to the lighthouse Phare de la Garoupe on the famous Cap d’Antibes.… Read the rest
Destination Iles de Lérin. This stunning duo of islands consisting of Île Sainte-Marguerite and Île Saint-Honorat are located just off the coast of Cannes and accessible from almost anywhere on the Côte d’Azur.
We hire a boat out of Antibes and set sail for the day, picnic packed and snorkels at the ready.… Read the rest
19 July: France, Summer Day One: Travel & Antibes.
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
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
Surf’s up despite the glassy morning waters at JBR. Usually we’re here to ski or board but this morning it’s to make waves, literally, and then surf them.
The morning is warm as we head out of Dubai Harbour, around the tip of the Skydive Dubai runway and out into the glassy calm of JBR.… Read the rest
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 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
The Phantom of the Opera is here, in(side) Dubai. Perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea, but musicals have always been my thing. This is the first professional musical production I ever saw and I still remember the awe and excitement.… Read the rest