See the World Differently
It was bitterly cold as we marched through the harshly-lit tunnel. Water dripped on us from above as we left the comparable comfort of Crumlin Road Gaol behind us. The brickwork gave way to concrete as we passed beneath the road, narrowing the tunnel and squeezing us closer together. The concrete was added to reinforce […]
As the sun set, the castle was bathed in a rosy glow. Sipping cocktails, we looked out across the city, over rows of houses to the towers and battlements that crowned the hilltop. From our vantage point, we could also see the Santa Justa Lift. A constant stream of tourists arrived at the observation deck […]
Walking through the towering Jurassic Park style gates, we were confronted with an overwhelming scene, an explosion of colour akin to stepping into a kaleidoscope. Gigantic birds, their wings carpeted in flowers, stood proudly among the trees, which dripped with red and purple petunias. Golden sunflowers surrounded a herd of giraffes, each unique and sprouting […]
Some cultures, like the Romans and Greeks, are famed for their cleanliness and love of bathing. Us Brits on the other hand are better known for being filthy. Even Queen Elizabeth I bathed just once a month, whether she ‘needed to or not’! Despite its poor reputation, Britain has had a hot spring resort for […]
We despise shopping. We rarely venture to the shops and only when it’s absolutely necessary. Even then we often come home empty-handed and frustrated. When visiting Dubai however, we felt compelled to visit one of the gigantic shopping malls that we’d heard so much about. Dubai Mall, until recently the largest mall in the world, […]
Reclining on cushions inside giant hamster balls was not really how we envisaged enjoying the views from Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Suspended from the ceiling in front of panoramic windows, we gently swung and twisted as we looked out over Dubai. From our vantage point in the hamster balls, we had […]
When we started planning our trip to Dubai, everyone raved about how great it was. They all mentioned extensive shopping malls, beautiful beachfront resorts and the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Alas, designer shops don’t go well with budget travel and since we can get sunburned on a cloudy day in Scotland, beaches were […]