Travel, life, loves and laughs.
There’s something magnetic about Belgrade in the summer and the Belgrade Fortress by night might just capture that magic in a moment. As the heat softens by late afternoon, the air turns honey-warm, and the city slowly drifts into a golden reverie.… Read the rest
A Transylvania Day Trip is incomplete without a trip to Bran Castle. Better known as Dracula’s Castle, this is the quintessential Romanian destination. However, there is more to Transylvania than chasing the elusive Count Dracula, with Peles Castle and the beautiful town of Brasov not to be missed.… Read the rest
Part of the Saronic Islands, Agina, Agistri and the tiny Moni islands feel like a Greek Island trifecta. After a few days exploring Athens, it’s time to take a break from the history and crowds. My sister, Michelle & I, book ourselves onto a boat tour for a day a sea, sailing the Greek Islands.… Read the rest
The Prince Mohamed Ali Palace is a hidden gem in the heart of Cairo. The first impressions are that it’s like stepping into another world.
Tucked quietly away on Rhoda Island in the Nile, almost hidden in plain sight, is the Prince Mohamed Ali Palace.… Read the rest
The newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum is monumental, both in size and in what it contains. My travel companion, Yasmine & I, arrive with dreams of golden treasures and famous pharaohs. However, what immediately surprises me most is the thoughtful design of the museum.… Read the rest
Touching down in Cairo is always a jolt to the senses. The city buzzes with energy. Cars weave through invisible lanes, horns become part of the symphony of life and in the distance, beyond the skyline of minarets and modern high-rises, the ancient silhouettes of the Great Pyramids of Giza pierce the horizon.… Read the rest
There’s plenty to do for a weekend in Cairo and while the pyramids feature heavily, there’s more to this city than just their Ancient Wonders (although clearly they can’t be left out).
No trip to Egypt is complete without seeing the Great Pyramids of Giza.… Read the rest
This evening we arrive at the Marriott Mena House to bask in the shadows of history. Nestled at the edge of the Giza Plateau, with its gardens stretching almost to the base of the Great Pyramid itself, the Marriott Mena House is a location that needs no embellishment.… Read the rest
It’s hard to believe that it’s 40 years since the last one. But here we are in New Zealand, reliving the moment with a new generation joining the family reunion.
We have traveled to New Zealand for the occasion.… Read the rest
The Hole in the Rock, otherwise known as Motukokako or Piercy Island, is New Zealand’s Bay of Islands poster child. Our family take an Island Getaway half day tour to the hole in the rock in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand.… Read the rest