The Hotel: Marriott in Amman, JORDAN

Just like any Marriott hotels in another place whether it is old or new it has an air of elegance.  It is sitting on top of the hill.  Amman is full of hills to my surprise as the last time I was in a hilly City was in my hometown in NZ. When you enter the …

Abu Dhabi: My kind of City

MarinaBay, Abu Dhabi, vinneve A City's environment is shaped not only by people who have an important influence but by everyone who lives or works thereRobert Cowan I have always been a City girl growing up but with a twist. I like living in the city or nearby but I want my space too and …

The fast and the curious!

"Today's menu has two choices, TAKE IT or LEAVE IT"  Anonymous We almost made it to the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for its quarter-final race but unfortunately, for some reason the "precious" tickets were taken back a day before we attend (mistake from the sender) so we feel like as if somebody snatch …

The Beauty on the Ground

I have been away for quite some time as we have to travel out of town for business, but I keep thinking that I will post this once we are back. The photos were taken at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi UAE Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves" by …

My BIG deal month of MAY

"LIFE CHANGES VERY QUICKLY IN A POSITIVE WAY, IF YOU LET IT"  Lindsey Vonn Now I can finally tell my story why I am even here doing blogging.  First to express my feelings as what they said just write and it can come or will flow naturally... so here goes. Yes, it sure is my …

Holiday Photos “City Style”

EID family holiday in Dubai City 2015

Living in a box

I remember my husband told me about this many times over the phone and on Skype... " I am tired of living in a box"... and that time I thought well, not many people have the opportunity to live in a good hotel all expenses paid and all you can eat buffet every time!  Until …

Our last stop: Dunedin, New Zealand

" Amazing how beautiful a simple things are in life when we take time to actually notice them"   - Kevin Hall, author "Aspire" Yes, this was our last destination (domestic travel) before we left New Zealand to go live as ex-pats in the Middle East.  FOLLOW ME so you can join us for the …

Changes in our LIFE

"Your LIFE does not get better by Chance.  It's getting better by CHANGE...."   by Jim Rohn. People change and even in one of the most beautiful places on Earth some people have to leave them with the purpose of NEW LIFE and goals. "Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own SUNSHINE" …

The reason why…

This is the reason... his love is KING. This is in response to the WOTD "KING".  If you remember the song by Sade "Your love is King" it was released in 1984 but I came to know about it in the '90s. Why we left our home, a good job and friends behind... to be …

Culture shock or what?

Embarking to a new culture is not something to say easy but accepting it helps.  Some people tend to ignore it and just do as they please without thinking of the consequences and I have to say I am surprised to see some Women dressed inappropriately (not the locals of course) especially in the Holy …