The Pulse

The Pulse

Tonight our date night took us back to the iconic Dubai Opera for The Pulse by Gravity & Other Myths. This was an unforgettable experience, nothing short of transcendent. Last month for our wedding anniversary, Jason presented me with not one, but two sets of tickets.… Read the rest

Les Miserables

Les Miserables

The most recent version of Les Miserables is the Arena Spectacular showing at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. This larger-than-life concert production brings Victor Hugo’s epic tale to the stage in a breathtaking new way.

Les Misérables, one of the most beloved and longest-running musicals in the world, is an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic 1862 novel.… Read the rest

5 Things To Do In Plovdiv

Philippopolis Ancient Theatre

Plovdiv is charming from the get go and given the range of things to see here, it is no wonder it was Europe’s Capital of Culture 2019. On our list of ‘must see’ items are 5 things that no trip to Plovdiv is complete without.… Read the rest

At.Mosphere

At.Mosphere

“What are you doing on the 27th?”. “Nothing that I’m aware of” I reply. I am informed that I am being treated to a date night. Not just any date night. The Moscow City Ballet Company’s Swan Lake at the Dubai Opera.… Read the rest

La Perle at Al Habtoor Palace

La Perle at Al Habtoor Palace

The Habtoor Palace at Al Habtoor City in Dubai, is part of a grand complex associated with the Hilton hotels chain. With over 1,000 rooms, an array of restaurants, meeting and conference facilities and on-site entertainment like La Perle, this really is a City unto itself.… Read the rest

Cruising Again, At Sea

Cruising Again, Strait of Hormuz

And here we go! Again. A little week long interlude for mid term break has seen us escaping from Dubai to go cruising again on the Costa Diadema. Some R&R is in order. Actually, I will be working and there is some concern over the current COVID-19 pandemic but, here we are, decision made and ready to cruise again.… Read the rest