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IT
WAS WORTH IT
Hurghada,
a paradise I call my own
Everyone gets over excited when it's summer time because we
all know that there is a vacation planned sometime soon. I was overly excited
to visit Egypt for the first time. Hurghada, specifically is in Soma Bay,
nothing but desert and beach where you can put your feet up.. soak in tanning
oil and get your burn on cooled off by a nice chilly swim in the red sea.
Since I had this all planned, I wanted to get the perfect
camera for my trip. After, a bunch of phone calls and 3 weeks of looking for
the sold out camera, I found the last piece left of the camera model I wanted
on display so I demanded the sales man sell it to me and I was not going to
leave the store without it!
It was definitely
worth the hassle. I went ... read |
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DOWN
BY PARIS’ RIVERSIDE
The beauty of the Seine and its tributary, the Marne, has
been drawing Parisians and tourists alike since the days of the Impressionists.
But it’s not just glittering waters that draw visitors – it’s entertainment. It
is this aspect that President Nicolas Sarkozy wants to magnify with “Le Grand
Paris,” a master plan that includes c... read |
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FOOD
FOR THE SOUL
After a
hot summer in the desert of Kuwait it was a real relief to disembark at OR
Tambo International in Johannesburg, South Africa and suck in some cold,
dust-free air at 1700m above sea level.
Many
people are unaware that South Africa also provides safari experiences on par
with what is offered in Kenya and Tanzania. Granted... read |
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AN
ARTS ENCLAVE IN CAPE TOWN
Just southeast of downtown, Woodstock was one of few Cape
Town communities to, in part, avoid South Africa’s Group Areas Act. That strict
apartheid policy demarcated regions by race, forcefully removing residents;
Woodstock, however, managed to maintain aspects of its multiethnic character.
While it’s still shedding the coarse complexiti... read |
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ANDAZ
WALL STREET IN NYC
Hotel review
THE BASICS
Think of everything that’s
ever irked you about the “boutique hotel experience”: the zombie staff; the
overhyped scene and under rooms; hitting your head on some Philippe Starck
chandelier while groping for an elusive light ... read |
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IN
BRAZIL: UNSPOILED
BEACH FIT FOR THE CHIC
The sun was
blazing at the Tostex beach club in Bahia, Brazil, and the tanned and toned
partygoers were lounging on rustic queen- beds, fighting off the
unrelenting mosquitoes on an otherwise lazy day. A scruffy D.J. from Sao Paulo
who went by the name Juliao swayed in his thatch-roofed booth and cranked up a
funky remix of Laurent Garnier... read |
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MINI-BREAK
In the little white city of Muscat
Fatigued by the daily grind of being corporate drones, my husband and I decided to embark on a three-day weekend getaway to the quiet little town of Muscat to unwind. Although some dispute the origin of its name, the capital city of the Sulta... read |
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FAILAKA ISLAND
On a clear night, the lights from the village of Az Zawr situated near the middle of the northwest side of Failaka Island, some 17km to the east of Kuwait City in the Persian Gulf, can be seen from Salmiya on the mainland. This in itself should tempt people to take a trip to explore and find out what this unique and historical island has to offe... read |
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THE LEBANESE EXPERIENCE
Lebanon has always been one of The Middle East’s top holiday destinations. Its great weather and breathtaking views are just some of the allures this country has to offer. Regardless of how you define a perfect holiday, Lebanon is filled with everything your heart may desire. With its historic landmarks scattered all about the countryside, lux... read |
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KOH KOOD
Soneva Kiri introduces Intelligent Luxury to Thailand’s Last Frontier
11o41’50”N by 102o31’60”E are the coordinates to discover the newest example of Soneva’s celebrated Intelligent Luxury – Soneva Kiri. Located on the island of Kood, to the south-east of the Gulf of Thailand and around 160 nautical mile... read |
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AMSTERDAM
You’re nursing a drink in a canal café when you hear Bach. A man with a wild hairdo is playing organ and trumpet on a nutshell of a boat, while his feet do the steering. Only in Amsterdam…And back by popular demand. After a few years’ pout, this beautiful city has found its old self – quirky, creative and open-minded. Yet beneath the se... read |
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IRAN
A skier’s haven
The mere mention of the word 'Ski' and 'Iran' in the same sentence causes disbelief for many people. In fact skiing has an ancient history in Iran which is a very mountainous country. However, modern skiing for leisure was indeed foreign to Iran a... read |
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MARSEILLES
A spinning globe stops here
The hilltop district of Cours Julien was what people expected from Marseille, France's Janus-faced second city. By day, it was the city's belly, dominated by a vibrant food market that sprawls from a central square. But by night the local gangs sc... read |
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BALI, INDONESIA
THE LOOKEco-luxe. Stone paths lead from the bamboo-encased reception area through rice paddies at various stages of growth and past a soaring black bamboo multipurpose structure reminiscent of an ancient ship. Bambu Indah's natural swimming pool is virtually indistinguishable from an indigenous pond, thanks to a recyclable black rubber membrane ... read |
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KURDISH IRAQ
ON WAR'S OUTER EDGE
The roses were in full bloom as throngs of women in flowery head scarves swooped in to claim their spots in Sami Rahman Park, a triangular slice of greenery on the outskirts of Erbil in northern Iraq. Older men clutched Muslim prayer beads. Childr... read |
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