Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple

The sacred Uluwatu Temple located on the Westernmost point of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula is a must see attraction for any trip to Bali. The temple is complete with free roaming monkeys that are considered sacred and are protected on site.… Read the rest

The Vintage Brunch

The Vintage Brunch

A 70th birthday is worth a little fuss and at The Vintage Brunch, we were able to celebrate in the style that this milestone deserves.

Located at the stunning Jumeriah Al Qasr, The Vintage Brunch takes place in the Arboretum.… Read the rest

The Greenroom

The Greenroom

The Greenroom does a mean traditional English roast. It’s not what immediately comes to mind on a 48°C day in Dubai. Nevertheless, we find ourselves here for an afternoon of multiple pool(s), table soccer and Sunday roasts.

The first round of pool

Indoors

Arriving from the heat of the afternoon into the cool bistro style of The Greenroom, we are promptly seated although not quite ready for dinner.… Read the rest

Marina Cruising

Marina Cruising

It’s time for some Marina cruising. My Uncle & Aunt are visiting from Australia on their Fly By Dubai visit. They’re heading home after a month long whirlwind tour of Europe and have only three days to explore all Dubai has to offer.… Read the rest

Walking Frankfurt Am Main

Fountain of Justice

There is a lot to see and do in Frankfurt Am Main so you would be forgiven for having a ‘to do‘ list on arrival, just like I did. In between all the activity though, it’s important to take in the ambiance of exactly where you are.… Read the rest

Big Bus Dubai

Big Bus Dubai

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

Walking Tirana

Sheshi Karl Topia (Rilindja), Public Square

Arrival

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

Osumi River Rafting

Osumi River Rafting

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.

Getting There

We depart Berat just after 9am and it doesn’t take long to get out of the little town.… Read the rest

Berat Castle

Berat Castle

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