Travel, life, loves and laughs.
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
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
It has been a rough few years. COVID, jobs lost, friends leaving and lives changing without really moving forwards. Such is the nature of an expat life at the best of times. Yet despite all of it, there is still life and friendship to celebrate.… Read the rest
We start our day in Palma de Majorca at the Parc de la Mar, right in front of La Sau, the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma. This incredible Cathedral dominates the skyline of this entire stretch of the old town of this stunning port side city.… Read the rest
The Pearl
We have been at Souq Waqif all morning and it’s time to keep going as there is more to see. We hail a taxi. No haggling here (unlike Bahrain), this taxi driver is friendly and immediately turns on the meter as requested. … Read the rest
Rovinj is a really pretty little coastal town with a stunning old town and its own personality. The town centre, complete with a picture perfect marina, makes it very popular with tourists. Even at this time of year, just past the peak of summer, when the weather (or at least the water!)… Read the rest