There is no doubt that Dubai sits in the middle of a desert, the vast ‘beigeness’ of it was the first thing to strike me as our plane circled the airport. From initial impressions it’s easy to assume that lovers of colour, like me, will struggle in such a neutral landscape, but in fact the opposite is true – Not…
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Opened for only a few months the Taj Dubai is one of the new hotel offerings in the downtown area. Located just a stones throw away from the Dubai Mall and the iconic Burj Kalifa, it’s conveniently located for both business travellers and holiday makers alike. On my recent trip to Dubai I was invited to stay, enjoy the Taj’s…
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Friday Brunch is a Dubai institution, it’s the start of the weekend and anybody who’s anybody heads out eat and socialise late into the afternoon. For most of us brunch is a late breakfast, but in Dubai, brunch starts at 1pm and can go on for several hours (it should really be called Linner!) Most Friday Brunch offerings in Dubai…
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Exploring a city on foot is one of my favourite ways to get a feel for a new place, wandering around can give you a real insight into how locals live. You can discover so much in London by just going for a walk through the busy streets, but the city is so vast and diverse it’s worth changing your…
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Notting Hill, famous for it’s market on Portobello road, colourful houses and many movie appearances where it plays a strong supporting roll. If you’ve seen the movies Notting Hill, About A Boy, Sliding Doors, Love Actually and Paddington, you’ll get a strong sense of déjà vu, like you’ve possibly been here before. It was our last Sunday in London and…
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If you ever find yourself in London on a Sunday, I’d highly recommend a visit to the Columbia rd Flower Market. We spent a delightful morning there on our recent trip to London and it was one of the highlights of our visit. It was a lovely sunny morning and we headed off early to avoid the crowds, at 9am,…
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On my recent visit to Sydney I had the pleasure of dinning at Neil Perry’s spectacular Asian offering, Spice Temple. Is there anything that Neil Perry doesn’t do well? It’s basement location feels like you are descending into a mysterious red lantern lit world reminiscent of a Shanghai club in the 1930’s, but with a modern twist. The entrance, a…
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When it comes to weekend winter escapes, Sydney should be on your radar. There is something for everyone, whether you are looking to spend some fun family time with the kids, or enjoy it with a group of friends and leave the kids at home. “Thanks to Destination NSW, Qantas and Rydges” I was lucky to be invited up for…
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Street Art isn’t the first thing one associates with London, but it has one of the biggest (and best) collections of ‘uncommissioned’ street art in the world. It’s like an open air art gallery for the people. The artwork is really diverse and you can find it all over the city. It was one of the highlights of our stay…
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Put your hand up if you like a good burger? Well of course you do, who doesn’t? If you happen to find yourself in central Sydney like I did this past weekend, and are craving a good burger, you are in luck because Neil Perry’s Burger Project will quell your hunger pangs with their tasty offerings. Located in World Square…
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