Travel, life, loves and laughs.
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
19 July: France, Summer Day One: Travel & Antibes.
Up early for our flight to Nice this morning. Check in and airport at Dubai is generally easy and soon we’re breakfasting in the lounge. Still working towards leave, Jason & I send out last minute emails before boarding and I download my memos and bits to complete and review during the flight.… Read the rest
On a picturesque corner along Rue Thuret in the old town pedestrian zone of Antibes, lies Bistrot Chez Jules. The Bistrot, along with twin, Restaurant Don Juan, take up three of the four corners at the intersection of Rue des Casemates and I’m taken by the sheer Frenchness of the scene.… Read the rest
Surf’s up despite the glassy morning waters at JBR. Usually we’re here to ski or board but this morning it’s to make waves, literally, and then surf them.
The morning is warm as we head out of Dubai Harbour, around the tip of the Skydive Dubai runway and out into the glassy calm of JBR.… Read the rest
Tonight we celebrate the Dubai Food Festival, joining Chef Haya for her Palestinian Street Food Tour. The tour is organised through the Splidu platform, an online events and booking platform for endlessly delicious experiences.
Our tour’s deliciousness hones Palestine’s diverse tastes and flavors.… Read the rest
A Dubai holiday is a great thing, especially with kids. Most tourists fly by Dubai on a few nights stopover (see stopover itinerary) to or from somewhere else. If you’re prepared to scratch the surface though, there is enough to keep the family going for at least a couple of weeks.… Read the rest
Walking Bucharest is a tourist’s delight. The compact old town and nearby historic sites are a walker’s delight. Even the relatively long (4.7km) between the Triumphal Arch in the north and the Palace of Parliament at the south end of town, could be covered with a brisk, yet picturesque stroll.… Read the rest
The Phantom of the Opera is here, in(side) Dubai. Perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea, but musicals have always been my thing. This is the first professional musical production I ever saw and I still remember the awe and excitement.… Read the rest
Kutaisi is an historic city located in the west of Georgia and walking Kutaisi only begins to unlock some of its wonders. Strategically located, Kutaisi served as the capital of the Kingdom of Colchis and is the origin of the Golden Fleece.… Read the rest
Located in the mountains of the Caucasus region, the Gelati Monastery is a significant historical site in Georgia. Founded in 1106 by King David IV of Georgia, also known as David the Builder, the monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a testament to the country’s rich cultural heritage.… Read the rest