Travel from Abu Dhabi Archives

Beyond the UAE, Middle East March 27, 2019 March 27, 2019

Three places not to miss in Manama, Bahrain

Bahrain. What do you think of when it comes to Bahrain? Before I’d visited I’d heard mixed reports. Some people love it and some…

Beyond the UAE, Hotels, Middle East March 21, 2019 March 21, 2019

Last October to coincide with half term and as it happened – our tenth wedding anniversary, we decided to book a short break to…

Asia, Beyond the UAE June 20, 2018 June 20, 2018

Following on from my post last week about our stay at the Shangri-La Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa, I wanted to share some of our…

Asia, Beyond the UAE, Hotels June 13, 2018 June 13, 2018

I don’t often like to return to places I’ve previously visited unless there is a specific reason, but when it comes to Sri Lanka,…

Asia, Beyond the UAE August 9, 2017 August 9, 2017

Hong Kong was the destination for my first ever trip to Asia back in 1997, and it was unlike anywhere else I’d ever been…

Asia, Beyond the UAE April 26, 2017 April 26, 2017

I’d never pictured myself going on a yoga retreat before, but when I saw a family friendly retreat in Sri Lanka advertised it sounded…

Asia, Beyond the UAE February 1, 2017 June 12, 2017

The Philippines. A few people were quite surprised when I told them we were off on holiday to the Philippines, it obviously wasn’t a…

Dubai, Hotels, Reviews, UAE August 24, 2016 June 12, 2017

Last weekend we took ourselves off for a cheeky little staycation in Dubai – a bit of a ‘brunchcation’ if you will… You know…

Beyond the UAE, Europe August 17, 2016 December 30, 2016

One of the difficulties when you live overseas is how to pay a visit to your home country to catch up with friends and…

Beyond the UAE, Europe July 6, 2016 February 14, 2017

Ah, London, beautiful London – absolutely one of the greatest cities in the world… And having recently spent a few days back in the…

Beyond the UAE, Oman May 4, 2016 February 14, 2017

8 Things to Do in Muscat: Muscat, beautiful Muscat… a great place to relax for a break, but also a fabulous place to explore!…

Beyond the UAE, Hotels, Oman, Reviews April 27, 2016 June 2, 2016

Muscat is such a great destination for a weekend break from the UAE. At only 45 minutes away by plane, it’s just so easy…