Travel, life, loves and laughs.
A September Staycation was deemed in order after a month’s worth of weekends spent celebrating a string of birthdays. Plus, the weather is feeling almost bearable again after another long, hot, Dubai summer.
My husband and I take ourselves off to Le Meridian Mina Seyahi. All… Read the rest
France is the home of gastronomy and although perhaps not acknowledged as the centre of France’s culinary delights, there are nevertheless, plenty of opportunities to savor some exquisite French fare along the stunning Côte d’Azur.
The count down begins.… Read the rest
Cannes: Café Hoche, lunch hour. Actually lunch. Café Hoche is a perfectly picturesque cafe on a street of perfectly picturesque cafes. On this summer day, they’re all buzzing with perfectly relaxed holiday patrons and Jason seems to be caught in the vibe, selecting the cafe and securing a table whilst I’m still deliberating over the street of menus, unable to decide.… Read the rest
Set on the north shore of the stunning îles de Lérins, La Tonnelle is a gem amongst the shining pearls of the island.
We have ferried across from Cannes this morning and circumnavigated the tiny island by foot, attended mass and found a shady spot for a snooze, all before lunch.… Read the rest
In the center of Grasse, it would be difficult to miss L’Alambic. It’s all rose colored umbrellas and a matching array of clothing surrounding the shaded dining area.
We take a table after scoping out the menu and some of the food already on tables.… 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
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
Belgrade’s Old Town is quite contained and so walking Belgrade is an easy task. This beautiful city, crowned by its fortress and hugged by the Danube and Sava Rivers is a delight of old and new. A tapestry of styles, stories and scars that reflect the city’s long and complicated history.… Read the rest
Walking Bucharest is a tourist’s delight. The compact old town and nearby historic sites are a walker’s delight. Even the relatively long (4.7km) between the Triumphal Arch in the north and the Palace of Parliament at the south end of town, could be covered with a brisk, yet picturesque stroll.… Read the rest