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Al-Jazari ‘s Elephant Water Clock exhibit comes to Bahrain

Bahrain Science Centre, a part of Ministry of Social Development is currently showcasing a scale model replica of one of the most famous inventions from the Golden Age of Islamic Science, the Al-Jazari’s ‘Elephant Water Clock’, manufactured by MTE Studios in the foyer area of the centre. The exhibit has proven to be of great…

Culinary diversity at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island

Just when I mentally told myself I will be on diet for the next 3 months, it gets thwarted by news of amazing new dining options – all I can say is I’m glad its in Abu Dhabi so to some extent, the calories will be burnt in travel should I stumble towards Al Maryah…

Culinary diversity at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island

Explore Clumber Park

This summer, little diva got introduced to some serious nature by her paternal aunt and Uncle….at Clumber Park which is set on the old country estate of the Dukes of Newcastle and is home to beautiful avenues, plants, wildlife and an amazing picturesque trail for walking. We walked through gardens, woodlands, light forests and NJD…

Awesome demos at Qasr Al Hosn festival

Emiratis gather at the Marine area during the Qasr al Hosn Festival and demonstrate the traditional practise of Al Gargour (Fish Trap) making…i missed the opening last Thursday but heard it was awesome. There are loads of art and cultural events in UAE at the moment that are so cool.

Black Truffles return to Pregos

A few weeks ago I spent a decent hour reading about one man’s journey on cultivating truffles and how much of a cavorted commodity it has become amongst the world’s foodies who scramble to get the premium and crème of the crop…usually from Italy. Then I get news from Anita that the Black Truffle season is returned to Prego’s, coming all the way from Italy…Pregos (at…

The 2013 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament -Thailand

Mark these dates in your diary! Thailand’s largest charity event – The King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has announced the dates of the highly popular King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament for 2013. According to my friends in the know, this year’s event will be held in the Thai royal seaside town of…

Pearl Ocean Swim in Fiji

From the album: Timeline Photos By Tourism Fiji In Fiji in May? What about taking part in Fiji’s first ever open water ocean swim, The Fiji Pearls Swim on May 29-31. Based in Savusavu, the 2k, 5k and 10k swims will be rewarded with prizes of pearls sponsored by J Hunter Pearls!To see more information visit: http://bit.ly/2-13-PearlOceanSwim

A taste of Fiji Islands comes to UAE

Today is an awesome day for Fijians living in the UAE – we finally have an Embassy in Abu Dhabi. After nearly 12 years in UAE and explaining to everyone we meet where Fiji is, what the country is all about etc, we can now have access to resources at the Embassy to give…

Another AMARI to try out

The last time I stayed in an Amari Hotel was during a 5 day stop in Bangkok on a fairly complicated journey back to Fiji Islands. With NJD and her penchant for being curious, we thought it would make sense to stop in Bangkok and Adelaide Australia so she could have a break, meet…