Art Destination Dubai UAE Faig Ahmed’s handcrafted carpets at Cuadro Gallery, DIFC, Dubai When the Cuadro Gallery write-up on Faig Ahmed’s solo exhibition ‘Fluid Forms’ popped into my inbox, I was a bit puzzled by the photo of... September 14, 2014 2.5K
Destination Dubai Hospitality UAE Camel meat delights at Media One Hotel Iftar A camel meat themed Iftar awaited me at the Media One hotel, Dubai Media City. As you know, from reading my blog posts, I tend... July 15, 2014 3.3K
Art Destination Dubai UAE French Haute Couture Embroiderer Elisabeth Rolleau has her ‘eye’ on Dubai The first thing that strikes me about Elisabeth Rolleau is her sparkling eyes. Seated in the comfortable Plantation Lounge at Sofitel JBR, Dubai, the French... June 11, 2014 2.4K
Art Destination Dubai UAE Boxer-journalist-model turned artist-therapist Olivia Boa paints live at Sofitel The Palm, Dubai When I first saw Olivia Boa’s paintings hanging on the walls of Hotel Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Resort & Spa, I had this sense that... May 15, 2014 3.4K
Destination SustainableArt Taiwan Trying out the honey and pollen drink at Tai-Yi Eco-Leisure Farm, Taiwan In a post on halal cuisine at Maple Tree Resort, Nantou County, I highlighted my experience of eating edible flowers for the first time in... May 12, 2014 2.2K
Destination Hospitality SustainableArt Taiwan Taking time to smell and (eat) the flowers in Nantou County, Taiwan My trip to Taiwan introduced me to the concept of ecological farms, one in Nantou County and the other in Yi-Lan County. By the time... April 30, 2014 2.6K
Arts Destination Dubai The Arts UAE Deeply rooted in the love of performing arts – Grassroots Revue at Courtyard Playhouse When I heard that Courtyard Playhouse was hosting a new concept called ‘Grassroots Revue’ to encourage locally grown talent to perform, you bet I was... April 13, 2014 1.7K
Destination Hong Kong Trawling through Mong Kok Ladies’ Market at Tung Choi Street, Hong Kong It’s been seven years since I last visited Hong Kong, yet, the street markets remain the same. The hustle and bustle. The smell of sesame... April 7, 2014 3.5K
Destination Taipei Taiwan Make Taiwan Pineapple Cake Pastries at Vigor Kobo Like many people, I enjoy DIY activities. Here is a chance to be spontaneous in creating something in a group setting and having fun. There... March 2, 2014 9.7K
Arts In Medicine Destination Dubai UAE Dancing with Trauma – Interview with Psychotherapist Romana Tripolt My fascination with using expressive arts as medicine, as a creative unblocking process and to deal with my aTCK (adult third culture kid) issues has... February 16, 2014 2.5K
