Iles de Lérin

Iles de Lérin

Destination Iles de Lérin. This stunning duo of islands consisting of Île Sainte-Marguerite and Île Saint-Honorat are located just off the coast of Cannes and accessible from almost anywhere on the Côte d’Azur.

We hire a boat out of Antibes and set sail for the day, picnic packed and snorkels at the ready.… Read the rest

Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach

Arriving at Kuta Beach can feel like stepping from one world into another. We have driven from the relative peace and seclusion of Ceking Rice Terraces to arrive in Bali’s bustling streets. Here the chaotic pulse of local traffic is impossible to ignore.… Read the rest

Tegenungan Waterfall

Tegenungan Waterfall

The Tegenungan Waterfall is a 15m tall waterfall located just 10km south west of Ubud. It’s a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. This is an attraction where you can come to Tegenungan Kemenuh (or Kemenuh Village) for half an hour or half a day, depending on your agenda.… Read the rest

Tall Trees

Tall Trees

An afternoon and evening of pure R&R awaits us at Tall Trees, part of the Westin Resort, Ubud. This is a tropical retreat that you could be forgiven for not wanting to leave. As much as there is to do and see around the area, after a morning at the Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary, we elect to spend the rest of the day enjoying the resort and its facilities.… Read the rest

The Penguin

The Penguin

Another perfect Dubai winter’s day.  Twenty eight degrees Celsius and clear skies.  Top top it all off, we have an invitation for The Penguin.

The Penguin herself

We’ve been out on The Penguin before, however, today is special as we are farewelling our hosts and will be sad to see them leave.… Read the rest

Antarctica, World Islands

Dubai Skyline

Far from La Dolce Far Niete, the art of doing nothing, today we head out on a Dubai Marina Yacht Club rally to the World Islands.  We have a line up of things to do!

JBR Skyline, morning

We arrive at the Marina around 8:30am and Candida nearly has the boat ready.… Read the rest

Beautiful Places

The Yacht Club restaurant

I am blessed to have many Beautiful People in my life.  Today, we’re celebrating the birthday of one of those beautiful people, Candida.  Not only do we get to celebrate with her on her special day but we have been invited to do so in a particularly beautiful place.… Read the rest