Nestled by the Sea in Zighy Bay, Oman
The first time we went to Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman a few years ago the friendly man at the foot of the mountain asked, “Do you have any […]
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Mommy, our house is broken!
My two year old daughter looked at me in horror as she surveyed the state of our brand new villa a few weeks after we received the keys. Eyes wide […]
The Unexpected House Renovation
Five years ago my husband and I decided to buy a house and officially make Dubai home. We looked at a bunch of villas but found that we would have […]
stuffeestuff is Back
Life happened and I abandoned this site. I got pregnant with my first daughter and was so exhausted during the pregnancy that I could barely form sentences. I promised I […]
First Lunch of the Year at Din Tai Fung Dubai
“Dumplings! Yay!” My daughter clapped her hands and shrieked with delight as her dumplings arrived at our table. Other guests turned to look and waitresses gathered around with big smiles, amused by the […]
Tipsy in Tuscany
A few summers ago, my husband went wine tasting in Tuscany with our good friend Hans. A “mancation” they called it. Not your typical definition of the word but if you know my […]
Babymoon Bliss in Bali – The Four Seasons Version
As we entered the ocean-side restaurant, any lingering fatigue from the day’s activities dissipated into dim lights and the cheerful buzz of idle chatter. Sundara, Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay’s flagship restaurant, […]
Babymoon Bliss in Bali
Last night I dreamed I was on an indulgent, relaxing vacation. One of those holidays where the sky is blue, the trees are a million shades of green and the air is […]
A Toad, A Buffalo and a Rickety, Old Elevator
Every once in a while my boss and I reminisce about our last company offsite in South Africa and break out in uncontrollable giggles. It often begins with the toad story. The giant, hoppy, […]
Today I Will Write Some Stuff
The countdown to summer vacation has begun and I still haven’t written about last summer’s holiday in Bali. I suppose I have a good excuse. Pregnancy. Work. Baby. Back to Work. Sleep […]
Tall, Dark and Mysterious
Meet my latest travel treasure. We call him ” The Dude”. I walked by him in a store window in Ubud, Bali this summer and fell in love. I had […]
A Man and His BBQ
My husband loves a good deal almost as much as he loves his BBQ. So when ACE Hardware recently had a sale on BBQ’s, we had to purchase the biggest […]
Peace and Tranquility in Halong Bay
Despite the typhoon we finally arrived in Ha Long Bay, a peaceful end to an otherwise adventurous holiday in Northern Vietnam. A natural wonder that draws thousands of tourists each year, […]
How to Enjoy a Summer Typhoon in Hanoi
Minutes before my husband and I embarked on the long journey from Sapa to Halong Bay, I was informed that our boat cruise was cancelled. Halong Bay had been closed […]
Art Dubai – Who says you have to colour in between the lines?
My little sister got all of the artistic talent in our family. I can barely draw stick people and my brief attempt at creating colourful abstract paintings years ago resulted […]
Monkeying Around in Rwanda
My nose was cold when I woke up on our second day in Rwanda. The fire meant to keep our cabin warm had long since burned out and by dawn, […]
Went to Rwanda. Found Mountain Gorillas.
I sort of forgot to tell my husband it was rainy season in Rwanda. Dragging him deep into the heart of Africa in search of endangered Mountain Gorillas was one […]
Dreaming of Conch Fritters at Da Conch Shack, Turks and Caicos
I should be packing. My flight to Rwanda leaves in less than 24 hours and as usual, I haven’t got a clue what to put in my suitcase. Yet, as […]
Happily Stranded on Zanzibar Island
What do you do if you miss your flight check-in by two minutes (it may have been five) and are stranded at the Zanzibar airport with no money and nowhere […]
Sunshine, Sharks & Other Honeymoon Adventures in the Maldives
Technically, the Maldives was our 8th honeymoon. Travel lush that I am, I travelled to the Turks & Caicos, Paris, Muscat, Istanbul, Zanzibar, Kenya and Cape Town between getting married […]
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