Travel, life, loves and laughs.
The Gallery of Romanian Old Art, or the Romanian Medieval Art Gallery, is part of the National Museum of Art in Bucharest. After the morning at The Village Museum, I arrive to discover a car show outside the gallery.… Read the rest
So much more than a museum, The Village Museum in Bucharest is a delightful day out. Also known as the Bucharest Ethnographic Museum, this open air museum dedicates itself to Romania’s historic buildings.… Read the rest
Welcome to Abu Simbel, one of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in Egypt and a testament to the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian civilization. We arrive at the site on the banks of Lake Nasser in southern Egypt, on a spectacular day in October.… Read the rest
High on the Vračar plateau, the Church of Saint Sava, Belgrade, occupies one of the most symbolic sites in Serbian history. This is where, in 1595, Ottoman Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha ordered the burning of Saint Sava’s relics.… 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
Jason has spotted Les Bains du Castel on a morning walk and has surprised me with a booking for this evening. The stunning location is enough to set it aside as special occasion dining. We have already experienced a fair share of wonderful dining over the last couple of weeks during or Côte d’Azur holiday.… Read the rest
On their chalkboard advertising their daily specials, La Cassolette wishes you Bonne Dégustation! And Bonne Dégustation it certainly is!
I spot the chalkboard on our first lap of the tiny hilltop town,on arrival from Cannes in the morning.… Read the rest
Cannes: Café Hoche, lunch hour. Actually lunch. Café Hoche is a perfectly picturesque cafe on a street of perfectly picturesque cafes. On this summer day, they’re all buzzing with perfectly relaxed holiday patrons and Jason seems to be caught in the vibe, selecting the cafe and securing a table whilst I’m still deliberating over the street of menus, unable to decide.… Read the rest
Set on the north shore of the stunning îles de Lérins, La Tonnelle is a gem amongst the shining pearls of the island.
We have ferried across from Cannes this morning and circumnavigated the tiny island by foot, attended mass and found a shady spot for a snooze, all before lunch.… Read the rest