We were in Granada for less than 24 hours and spent a good deal of that time wandering around the beautiful La Alhambra. With some leads from Andalusian friends and hubby who was hot on the heels of local residents chasing them down to confess their treasured eating h…
Destinations
Where to Eat in Málaga and Marbella, Spain
The Province of Málaga is a popular summer destination for European tourists and Spaniards alike. The capital, Málaga claims fame as one of the oldest cities in Europe and also as the birthplace to Pablo Picasso and Antonio Banderas. Marbella, the luxe sister of …
Where to Eat in Cordoba, Seville, Spain
The number one attraction in the beautiful town of Cordoba is La Mezquita, a beautiful building that once was a mosque, but has since turned into a Catholic cathedral. The architecture is stunning in that both the old and the newer remain, working in harmony to crea…
Where to Eat in Fuentes de Andalusia, Seville, Spain
The Rural Countryside Surrounding Fuentes de Andalucia, Sevilla Authentic Spanish Food in the Town of Fuentes de Andalucia The rural town of Fuentes de Andalucia, less than an hour’s drive from the capital of Seville, is a pretty but less visited town in th…
Best Breakfasts on the Coffs Coast, NSW, Australia
We do love a our brekkie at The Yum List, so in a recent hop through the beautiful Coffs Coast we spent a good deal of time tracking down menus, sipping hot beverages and indulging in a bellyful of morning delights. After some serious food hunting and tasting, here…
The Spa at JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai
Bordered by a beautiful golf course on one side, and white sandy shores and serene blue sea on the other, I already feel calm and at ease, ready for an afternoon of pampering, at The Spa housed in the JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort. Beach with Garden Greenery Golf Course M…
Connection Chauffeur, Limo UAE, Dubai
Monica Tindall A luxury romp in Dubai must start and end with a classy transfer, and Connection Chauffeur has a range of luxury vehicles to get us around the city in style. Our much anticipated four days of extravagance sees us taking in aerial views of the city in …
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
“An elegant retreat in a desert sanctuary” Dubai, in the least, could be described as ‘exciting.’ Towering skyscrapers, high-speed motorways and what seems to be interminable development, are interwoven with stunning mosques, traditional souk markets an…
Dunes Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Dunes Cafe at the Shangri-La Hotel Dubai has a great breakfast buffet. Recently given an overall, the range and quality of items in the morning line up is rather extensive. More to come on the hotel in upcoming posts, but for now, here’s a photo memory of some o…
Fruteiro Do Brasil, Dubai, JBR Walk, UAE
Hot off the streets in Dubai’s scorching June weather and Fruteiro Do Brasil appears to us like an oasis in the desert. Something fresh, cold and wet is exactly what we need, and this juice bar beckons us to pull up a stool, cool down and quench our thirst. Table By […]
Bateaux Dubai, Dinner Cruise, Dubai Creek, UAE
Designed by the French company, Seine Design, state-of-the-art technology provides comfort, prime positioning for sightseeing and an eco-friendly ride. Unobstructed views are ensured with anti-reflective glass (even the ceiling is transparent) gift…
Shang Palace, Chinese Restaurant, Shangri-La Dubai
Shangri-La’s signature restaurant, Shang Palace, has a wide spread reputation for serving some of the finest Chinese cuisine around the world. Its Hong Kong branch holds a number of Michelin Stars and is considered one of the top restaurants in Asia. Althoug…