Emirati Local Experience at the Emirates Palace
Visit the Emirates Palace? Yes! A must if you plan to visit Abu Dhabi! We brought the folks there, but we recently went back there to experience a “Emirati Local experience“, part…
Visit the Emirates Palace? Yes! A must if you plan to visit Abu Dhabi! We brought the folks there, but we recently went back there to experience a “Emirati Local experience“, part…
Ting Irie is aJamaican Restaurant located right across from the Dubai Mall in the Souk Al Mansil. Valet your car the the Hotel Manzil and take a short walk to…
As the fitness world continues to work its way into our lifestyles, it’s becoming easier to become more health conscious. This leads to more of an active lifestyle in our daily…
Fortnum and Mason was established by William Fortnum and Hugh Mason in Piccadilly in 1707 as a luxurious shopping destination for the rich and royals in the UK. It! Today, it is…
Are you like me and LOVE trying everything on a menu? Buffets and tapas places are totally my kind of places! At Andalusia, they serve a mix of flavours, which…
In April 2016, Infiniti Middle East hosted their launch at the Madinat Arena. They had exciting activations prior to the launch of the new QX50 & QX60. Juergen Schmitz, managing director of…
Taking place last 7-9 April, 2016, MEFCC was at its 5th time and Dubai has been very thrilled to host an amazing line up of superstars! Every year hearing about ComicCon in…
Friday 22nd of April 2016 was the Worldwide InstaMeet 13! We joined thousands and thousands in every corner of the world, during the weekend of April 22-24 to explore new places that…
After being 10 years in the Media/Advertising/Entertainment industry and attending over 15 conferences – being new in this vibrant city of Dubai made me feel obliged to not miss its most…
Our time was so full on in Sri Lanka, that when we arrived in Kandy, all we wanted was a bit of luxury – as opposed to sleeping in the…
Eating healthy while eating out is difficult as you get absorbed by the delicious menus and mouth watering descriptions of dishes. Healthy eating can often be boring – bland food…
We are always looking for new things to do in Dubai and share with you the coolest things to experience and do to stay in great shape, but most importantly,…
Our first time in the actual city of Abu Dhabi! Long overdue road trip, only an hour away from Dubai. Soon it has been 6 months in Dubai and we…
Emirati Cuisine? What? Yes please! We never had the occasion to find a local restaurant serving genuine Emirati cuisine, but we got invited to cook it instead at the Culinary Boutique,…
As we stumbled through our Facebook newsfeed, it came to our attention that Piknic Electronik Dubai existed and was at its 2nd edition. Coming from Montreal, I was so excited…
One of the most famous buildings the world is located right here in Dubai, the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Thousands of people a year go and visit it, with thousands more…
As you already know, we love to travel at any chance we get. However, not being uber-rich or inheritance babies, we need to fund our own travels. So it is…
No clubs. No fancy dress. No crazy Dubai entry fees like the one to Starbucks close to the Burj Khalifa (600 AED). Just big cars, dune bashing, tents, sleeping bags, a camp fire, good…
When out of home or the office, away from the wi-fi, there is no internet connection. No Data Internet = no way to update statuses, check-in, etc. The title sounds…
While playing for the Dubai Dingoes, I will be getting some pretty cool opportunities to play against teams from all over the Gulf region. 2 weeks ago, the mighty Dingoes…
As we are slowly getting to know Dubai, we getting to meet new people, see places and eat plenty of food. As part of our passion to help fellow travellers…
The Xline is all over the radio on Virgin station, it’s trending, being flooded with views and comments on Instagram & Facebook. XDubai has come up with another crazy adventure activity by…
One of the activities we have been hooked on recently since we have been overseas is Stand Up Paddle Boarding, or SUP‘ing for short. We have used it as a great…
Feeling like some active activities in Dubai? You can go to Riva Beach Club to do some Paddle-boarding or Kayaking. It is situated on the Palm Jumeirah. It is easy…
Check out the beautiful places, nice architecture, cute designs, hipster or aka Instagram photo-op places in District 2. Living in the area for a year made us discover every little…
Once in a while we go to The Loop to do some work. It’s never crowded when we go so it’s perfect to do some work done! The Loop Address:…
Just beside our residence is the dining experience called The Farm. As new person in town, I was happy that there was a nice little spot close to home where…
We found the best spot to be in Saigon. Actually our great mate Tue from Bates & Chi, working next door found it, but hey we are spreading the word!…
As I am leaving this beautiful uprising city of Saigon, new little gems are glooming very fast. A new MGallery has been established; the Hotel des Arts Saigon opened its doors August…
AdventureFaktory’s USA/Canada trip has been full of amazing sites and great memories. One thing that will stick with me is the way sport is sold over here. It is an…
Old Saigon is commonly known as Cho Lon, where Chinatown is situated (District 5). Cho Lon, is a little heaven for photographers who can get lost in old alleyways and temples…
As a sport lover, one of the main events on my Bucket List is to see the SuperBowl. Of course, there are many variables to make this happen, so when…
Sport is my life. Everything I do is based around playing, watching, commentating, reviewing and coaching it. Any sport. Pick it and I know something about it to chat for…
The departure As our flights were scheduled at 4:55 PM, we took an Uber to the Domestic Airport of Tan son Nhat. Gates changed 2 times and we arrived in…
Here we go, in less than 2 weeks we are GONE! We finally booked our hotels for Vegas, Monte Carlo & The Caesars, yup, we are out very soon. Key…
OUR TIP – We suggest you to share a car booked in advance with other travellers and split the fixed fare to make sure you arrive in time at the…
We hate scammers. Nothing makes us more angry when a friend or family member gets scammed. When we catch someone out on a scam, we are very quick to remind…
There seems to be a general opinion as a traveller in Ho Chi Minh that 2 days is enough to discover all that it has to offer, with the remaining time…
South Korea trip, a day at the Hanok Bukchon Village in Samcheongdong (Wednesday). Woke up a bit late and took it easy. I went to visit the Samsung office where my friends…
I wont write too much regarding the day, I will let the photos do the talking. A big thanks to Thuymi Do @thuymi27 for taking the majority of quality pictures….
Saturday : Waking up fairly late, we left to The Original Pancake, but since there was a waiting time of 30 minutes, I decided to take a walk to find something…
As the plane arrives, we are desperately looking for where the city centre is but struggling to see anything from our aerial view point. Skyscrapers are few and far between and paddocks…
Helpful websites, positive people, websites that you might enjoy as a traveller, expat or just wanderer of the internet! hello-saigon.com lalamer.com theblondesalad.com / Vietnam post natashaoakleyblog.com garypeppergirl.com Voici ma liste de…
They are on Facebook only, or on Instagram only, sometimes they have a location. These are so popular in Vietnam, I feel over flooded! Here is a tiny list of…
In Saigon, or let’s say Vietnam, there’s no Zara, no Forever 21, no “not bad” shops following the trends at a cheap price. Other than Mango or Top Shop, alternatives…
That big clock you see in Instagram pictures in #somewhereinsaigon… well it’s at Loft Cafe. Tucked in this block on Ly Tu Trong greeted by an Art gallery, once you…
Since the very beginning, when I heard of this American BBQ place, I knew I’d have to go as soon as they open. It’s been more than a year now,…
District 2 is my favorite hideaway of Saigon, with several hidden restaurants. You either have to have heard of them or you will miss them! They’re not situated on main…
After a month or so of getting up early for interval running workouts and grueling high intensity weight and circuit sessions, the day was finally upon us to attack the…
We have been training for the Dragon Dash for several weeks now and as the race approaches, the intensity within the group has been lifting. We are now at a…
Meet through my pictures… Urban Kitchen! Beautiful spot and design makes you feel cozy. Perfect spot for business lunches and dinner dates. Make sure to try the Siracha mac &…
Mitch has decided to surprise me by taking me to new locations that I haven’t yet discovered in HCM. He brought me to Kokoïs on a Monday. Despite the good…
If there is one thing we can all agree on, its that music has defined us in one way or another. From a wedding song, music listening during a sad…
A few weeks back I had the honour and privilege to be part of the annual Vietnam Swans Vung Tau Bootcamp. Now part of the yearly schedule for the Swannies,…
Bò Kho isn’t the most well-known soup for visitors of Vietnam. Same broth color as the Bun Bo Hue, Bo Kho is beef stewed with tomato, star anise and lemongrass, served in 3…
I miss my mom’s Bun Bo Hue, but while visiting Vietnam, it is definitely the spot to try all kinds of variation of it! This soup is from my hometown…
Living away from home is difficult for someone who loves and plays sport as much as me. Especially in a place where English is not the first spoken language. But…
Looking for a coffee shop to relax and have a good drink in Ho Chi Minh City? We can sure recommend you a few places. On Le Thanh Ton in District…
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