A London foodie walk introduces us to a new breed of passionate purveyors of local produce, specialty food ingredients and gourmet products, from artisanal cheese shops and coffee and spice stores to an Italian-style delicatessen brimming with handmade sausages and salamis. A London foodie walk was just what I needed. After watching the documentary Food, Inc. … Read more
It would be an understatement to say that arriving in London from Dubai this week was a shock to the system. For the last 18 months our travels have kept us in warm climates: Australia for the sultry Christmas and cricket season, Bangkok during the balmy month of December, the Middle East throughout the sweltering … Read more
Dubai may have a reputation as a luxury destination – and we didn’t do anything to dispel that myth by staying at a swish villa on The Palm, did we? – yet it doesn’t have to be an expensive place to visit. Here’s our guide to Dubai on a Budget. It’s easy to experience a … Read more
Best local experiences in Dubai, from dips in the Arabian Sea to winter picnics, Friday brunch and midnight snacking. If you want to experience Dubai like a local, these are the things you need to do. Dubai was our home for close to eight years, so as local residents we did things that most visitors on … Read more
Ways of seeing Dubai — from land to water and air. There are far more ways to experience this striking city than the stereotypical ‘sun, sand and shopping’ perspectives from beach, desert and mall. Here’s our guide to experiencing Dubai from some different vantage points. Ways of Seeing Dubai – From Land to the Water and Air … Read more