The best sights in Dubai: Places we Love!
Dubai is full of surprises. The glittering skyscrapers are in stark contrast to the endless desert and the old town …
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2013: the year that was!
thewholeworldisaplayground launched in November 2013 after a busy year with a wedding, a honeymoon and a marathon. Here’s the lowdown …
The best sights in Istanbul: Places we Love!
It’s hard not to fall in love with the vibrant, hip city of Istanbul. The eclectic mix of Europe and …
Hotel Review: Renaissance Hotel, Times Square, New York City
I stayed in the Renaissance Times Square the very first time I visited New York and I was totally and …
Etihad Business Class Lounge: Terminal 3, Abu Dhabi International Airport
Our Abu Dhabi trip had come to an end and we were on our way to the airport for our …
The Burj Al Arab hotel: 7 star cocktails in Dubai
When our travels took us to Dubai, cocktails at the ‘7 star’ Burj Al Arab instantly made it onto our must see list. …
Etihad First and Business Class Lounge: London Heathrow Terminal 4
Due to the flight times we ended up flying through London Heathrow on our way from Dublin to Abu Dhabi. …
Halong Bay Cruise, Vietnam: cruising through the mythical waters of Halong Bay!
As we left Hanoi for our Halong Bay cruise we couldn’t wait to get on the water. This was my …
Review: Bhaya Junk Cruise, Halong Bay, Vietnam
Halong Bay was our first ever cruise and we were incredibly excited at the prospect of staying on a boat for 3 …
Air France Business Class: Paris-Dubai-Paris
We were off on a last-minute trip to Dubai for some fun in the sun and to check out the …