Novi Sad

Novi Sad

Nestled gracefully along the banks of the Danube, Novi Sad, Serbia, is a city that makes you feel at home. A place where history hums quietly through pastel streets and the café culture feels like a warm embrace. Known as ‘the Serbian Athens‘, this city has long been a cradle of art, music and literature, it feels like the soul of the Danube.… Read the rest

Petrovaradin Fortress

Petrovaradin Fortress

Rising proudly above the wide blue sweep of the Danube, Petrovaradin Fortress commands both the skyline and the imagination of Novi Sad, Serbia’s cultural heart. Locals call it the Gibraltar of the Danube – a stone sentinel that has watched over the river for centuries.… Read the rest

Folly

Folly

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

Peles Castle

Peles Castle

Peles (Peleş) Castle, is Romania’s fairytale masterpiece in the Carpathian Mountains. While the likes of the more famous Bran Castle (Dracula’s) impresses with its dramatic cliffside setting and medieval design, and nearby Pelisor Castles blends intimate Art Nouveau design with rich royal history, Peleş Castle is a rare place where architecture, craftsmanship and royal ambition combine to create something truly extraordinary.… Read the rest

Tokatoka Peak

Tokatoka Peak

If you ever find yourself meandering through the scenic roads of Northland, New Zealand, keep your eyes peeled for a jagged green tooth rising from the landscape like a sentinel of time. That’s Tokatoka Peak, a striking volcanic plug that practically begs to be climbed.… Read the rest

Montserrat

Montserrat

Montserrat, a majestic mountain range located about 30 kilometers northwest of Barcelona, is renowned for its unique rock formations, breathtaking views, and deep religious significance. The name ‘Montserrat’ translates to ‘serrated mountain’ in Catalan, an apt description of jagged peaks rising dramatically from surrounding plains.… Read the rest

Calella de Palafrugell

The stunning coastline at Calella de Palafrugell

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

Yass, NSW

Yass Soldiers Memorial Hall

Yass is small town, country New South Wales. With its proximity to Canberra and Sydney it is the perfect weekend getaway destination. Discover the history of the area, appreciate the unique landscape and birdlife and enjoy the local food and wine offerings.… Read the rest

Love Lakes

Love Lakes, image: Google Earth

Only in Dubai could you imagine heart shaped lakes and then create them. The Love Lakes, located near the Al Qudra lakes and Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa, are just that.

Getting There

In need of a break from the hustle and bustle, we have the Love Lakes as our destination this afternoon.… Read the rest