Since becoming an expat, I now have quite a few British friends. I’ll tell you right now, the stereotypes are true. They love their tea. It works for me because I love tea too. But I’ve come to learn they’re…
Let’s Ride–Love London Taxi Tours
Being a tourist can be tiring. You want to see everything in the city you’re visiting, but sometimes little obstacles can get in the way. You might get sore feet from pounding the cobblestone, feel soggy and damp from the…
The Kensington Hotel, You Can Bring Your Kids!
I love Kensington in London. The neighbourhood is beautiful to walk through, with its picture perfect buildings, beautiful museums and lovely parks. There’s a posh feeling about the whole area. But sometimes posh and kids don’t mix; so you can…
Date Night in Paris! Le Lobby, The Peninsula Hotel
My husband and I live in France, where our two children were born. Both of our extended families live on another continent. This makes it very difficult for weekend getaways with just the two of us. In fact, it makes…
Living Large at The Ritz London
Is there a hotel more synonymous with luxury than The Ritz? Its iconic name is known all over the world. With influential guests such as royalty and politicians that date back to their opening in 1906, there is a rich…
Girls’ Getaway-Le Regina Biarritz: You’ve Gotta Go!
A friend’s birthday brought us to Biarritz on a girls’ weekend, and we decided to celebrate in style at Le Regina Biarritz. Here was a hotel that did not disappoint! From the moment you walk through the front door you…
Spas of the World: The Oriental Spa, Hong Kong
Have you ever noticed that a smell can bring you back to a place that you may have never otherwise thought of. The smell of butter and onions cooking immediately transports me to my Ukrainian grandmother’s kitchen, if I close…
Spas of the World: The Address Downtown Dubai
There are certain spas that leave you in awe just by walking in. Where you can visit the spa and feel totally relaxed and rejuvenated just by using the facilities, before even having your treatment. The spa at The Address…
A Luxury Hotel With Kids… It’s Possible
Everyone loves the feeling of walking into a hotel that oozes luxury. What we don’t love, is feeling uncomfortable because we’re not sure if we’re welcome with our tiny travelers in tow. I’ve recently found out that you don’t have…
Spas of the World: The Ritz Carlton Spa, Hong Kong- Searching for the Fountain of Youth on the 116th Floor
I distinctly remember asking my Mom if I could start wearing make-up when I was in junior high school. She obliged, under the condition that I would apply moisturizer first. And so began the morning and evening ritual of moisturizing…