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BOA Steakhouse: Must Do Brunch!

BOA Steakhouse: Must Do Brunch!

By now, I think you’ve probably realized I enjoy brunch in the United Arab Emirates. Honestly, when else can you find such a low key meal that offers something for everyone? Don’t want to drink, no worries! Want to eat buffet style? go for it. […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

This and that from around the ‘net: I stumbled on these Bespoke boxes and want to order either the Jet Set or Trimmed version for Hubs. Tablet’s Hotel Restaurant Guide. Next time I’m in Tokyo, I’d love to check out Everything at the Mandarin Oriental […]

Grillmarkaðurin: Meat, meat and more meat!

Grillmarkaðurin: Meat, meat and more meat!

Given we were in Reykjavik for a week, Hubs and I treated ourselves to not one, but two nice meals (to be fair there are a number of other great restaurants we didn’t even get to). While both were wonderful and represented all that Iceland […]

If You’re Ever in Athens, GA… Go to the Last Resort Grill.

If You’re Ever in Athens, GA… Go to the Last Resort Grill.

Full disclosure, I have a lot of fond memories of this place. It is where Hubs was a bartender for a year or two and where we had our wedding reception many years ago (bonus – the owner let us ‘rent’ the property for nothing!). While […]

Weekend Links.

Weekend Links.

I’ve been a long time fan of other’s weekend links (kind of a trend among many of the blogs I follow) and I’m optimistic I can start and keep up with a regular post for my account. And yes, I realize Thursday only signifies the weekend […]

Best Weekend in Abu Dhabi? Fairmont Bab al Bahr 36 Hour Weekend Package.

Best Weekend in Abu Dhabi? Fairmont Bab al Bahr 36 Hour Weekend Package.

Having visited and taken advantage of this experience no less than 3 times, I can honestly say the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s 36 Hour Weekend Package is among the most relaxing ways to spend two days in the capital. We first went for this package back […]

Not for me: Kantjil & de Tijger, Amsterdam.

Not for me: Kantjil & de Tijger, Amsterdam.

For another one of our dinners in Amsterdam this summer, I took the advice of a fellow food blogger and searched for one of the Indonesian restaurants in the city. Kantjil & de Tijger came up in a search (and was well reviewed). And as […]

Where should you go? Comparing Seychelles, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Boracay.

Where should you go? Comparing Seychelles, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Boracay.

Have we established I’m a fortunate person? Because I am. I’ve been able to visit each of these places in the past four years. While these locations might seem a great distance for many, they are also all obvious considerations for honeymoons, destination weddings, and […]

Decent lunch spot: Bluespoon (Andaz Amsterdam).

Decent lunch spot: Bluespoon (Andaz Amsterdam).

In the summer of 2014, I was still getting my foodie feet underneath me. Much like Vinkeles, our visit to the Bluespoon was inspired forced by my interest in the hotel first (to Vinkeles The Dylan, Bluespoon is located in the Andaz Amsterdam). Reflecting over […]