Travel, life, loves and laughs.
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
Calella de Palafrugell is a charming coastal town about 125 km northeast of Barcelona. I have arrived here from Girona and Peratallada on a sunny November afternoon. While the weather isn’t quite warm enough for a swim, it’s pretty clear that Calella de Palafrugell is a summer place.… Read the rest
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