Travel, life, loves and laughs.
A day at Freedom Beach is a day earned and a day remembered. Tucked just south of the relentless energy of Patong, Thailand, Freedom Beach exists in quiet defiance of its neighbour – hidden, hushed and requiring a little commitment to uncover.… Read the rest
Dubai has a talent for making an ordinary evening feel cinematic. Tonight the city leaned all the way in – glowing fountains, a buzzing opera house and a musical that has redefined modern theatre. With Diana and Charlotte by my side, we set out for a night that blends food, friendship and full-scale Broadway magic: Wicked at Dubai Opera.… Read the rest
Some brunches are about the food. Some are about the views. And some, if you’re lucky, are about the people sitting across the table from you.
Brunch at Cé La Vie Dubai was all three.
Perched high above the city in the Address Sky View, Cé La Vie delivers one of the most talked-about brunch experiences in Dubai.… Read the rest
Folly. A very frivolous name for a very serious venue. After a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration, we return for a chilled Sunday afternoon escape. A happy hour cocktail and a quiet corner suits our mood perfectly and we find this at Folly.… Read the rest
There are dinners you remember for the food, others for the company and some for the setting. Then there are rare evenings, like the one we spend at Comunale Caffe e Cucina in Belgrade, where all three come together in perfect harmony.… Read the rest
There’s something about dinner by the water that always feels like a little escape. Perhaps especially so when the city heat clings to your skin and the air is heavy with the scent of sun-warmed concrete. That’s why, on a golden Belgrade evening, we find ourselves heading southwest.… Read the rest
Far above the city’s shimmer on the 73rd floor of The Address Beach Resort, Mott 32 continues to deliver on atmosphere and allure, this time with an afternoon twist for brunch with the Mantons. My return visit took place during their weekend brunch – an indulgent, table-served affair that fuses the theatrical elegance of the venue with bold Chinese flavors, and yes, the views are still absolutely spellbinding.… Read the rest
Winter in Dubai is that wonderful season. Where the weather is cool enough for walking, swimming and sitting outside. The boats are out and the beaches are busy. Where an evening aperitif in the garden is not only possible but enjoyable and the night might even be cool enough to consider a mulled wine.… Read the rest
Oller del Mas is a captivating winery nestled in the picturesque countryside near Manresa, about an hour’s drive from Barcelona. I’m on a tour with Viator, having just come from the morning at Montserrat and everyone is ready for some tasting, combined with tapas.… Read the rest
I have arrived in Barcelona and booked a Girona, Peratallada & Calella day trip. It’s a full day including two wonderful medieval towns and a glimpse of the coast. About as much as one can expect in a day.… Read the rest