• eating out,  family,  festivals,  food,  travel

    A guide to European Food Festivals

    Following on from my post last week looking at my favourite food places in Dubai (you can check out that post here) I have been sent a great infographic produced by Money transfer experts  CurrencyFair which is looking at the food of Europe in relation to national dishes, street food and their pick of the continent’s top restaurants. The infographic has taken every European country, from Albania to the United Kingdom, and then gives information that relates to food. This includes what you can expect to pay, per head, in restaurants, and what you can expect to pay in the chosen, highlighted restaurant (for the UK the suggestion is the…

  • eating out,  food,  holidays,  Lifestyle,  travel

    Travelbag focuses on restaurants in Dubai

    A quick question for you. On all the holidays you have enjoyed and all the places you have travelled to, where is the best place you have ever eaten? This could relate to travels in Europe, further afield, or in the UK? I have been lucky enough to do some travelling, visiting some stunning and spectacular places over the years, especially before Joe was born. I loved the exciting cuisine of the Far East, especially the street food that costs so little and yet tastes so good, but if I had to pick the best food that I had eaten whilst enjoying a holiday, I would have to say that…

  • fashion,  holidays,  Lifestyle,  shopping,  travel

    A Shopaholic’s Guide to Italy

    With a generous European exchange rate increasing the pound’s worth by 10% compared to last year, now is an ideal time for those who love to splash the cash to hit the shopping havens of Europe. And what better place to start than Italy? Known for its leading fashion cities and as a hub for leather, ceramics, glass and furniture, in Italy there is something to meet the tastes of even the most demanding shopper. In this guide we take a look at some of Italy’s major shopping stops, as well as some tips on how to make the most of the European exchange rate this summer. Read on to…

  • flowers,  food,  holidays,  transport,  travel

    Beautiful Colours of India

    If I was to write a list of all the places I would love to visit in the World, India would be very close to the top. Who wouldn’t want to experience the beauty of the Taj Mahal up close, or enjoy the tranquility of Goa. The spices, the hustle and bustle, and the vibrancy of Indian cities like Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai all both fascinate and delight in equal measures, and a beautiful and colourful infographic put together by Great Rail Journeys has only served to increase my fascination with India even more. National Geographic Society’s Keith Bellows sums it up beautifully in a lovely quote:- “I had been…

  • children,  family,  Family Days out,  holidays,  Lifestyle,  shopping,  travel

    Travel – Cala’n Bosch Menorca

    Cala’n Bosch (also known as Cala’n Bosch or Cala en Bosc) is a lovely, family friendly beach, marina, hotel, and apartment resort  situated on the southwest coast of Minorca. We have been holidaying in this resort for the past few years and find it to be a place that addresses all of our needs – beautiful beaches, a good range of restaurants and a few shops for when the sun goes down. The Marina The Marina is the hub of activity in Cala’n Bosch, most of the restaurants and shops are situated around it, and it is a lovely place to take a leisurely walk around after dinner. Known as…