Nestled by the Sea at 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 – Part 2
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 – Part 1
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 […]
Beautiful Moments: Off to the Beach
My 18 month old daughter’s first trip to the beach during our recent summer vacation in the Turks and Caicos. Grace Bay Beach, a stunning stretch of soft, white sand in […]
Beautiful Moments: A Lazy Lunch in Tuscany
We pulled into the driveway and immediately thought we were in the wrong place. The yellow villa on the hilltop was faded, mismatched lawn chairs were strewn haphazardly in the yard […]
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, […]
Beautiful Moments: A Summer Stroll through Cottage Country
This time last week I was in Ontario, Canada visiting my family. They live in Cottage Country and believe it or not, this is the “street” I grew up on. I […]
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 […]
Beautiful Moments: Lunch on a Secluded Beach in the Seychelles
After a successful day of deep-sea fishing in the Seychelles this time of year not long ago, we stopped for lunch on a secluded beach. We sipped cold beer while […]
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, […]
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