Category Archives: Waterways

Maldives Island Life: Part I

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Alice

“Kihineh? Haalu kihineh?” First expressions of welcome from our sweet hostess Grace as we alight from our inter island boat ferrying the spouse and I to the tiny island of Veli, South Malè Atoll, Maldives. I am already reduced to … Continue reading →

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Oman – Part II – Sifawi Boutique Hotel

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Alice

Here’s a tale of four frazzled ex-pat ladies, hailing from Australia and Scotland, residing in Dubai, and desperate for a getaway. Destination? The Sifawi Boutique Hotel, along the coast of Oman, a mere 60km drive (or watertaxi! Take your pick!) southeast of … Continue reading →

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Oh Man! Oman…Part 1

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Alice

This is a tale of four lasses who stole away to glorious Oman for a getaway to recover from the horrors of working full time in Dubai. This trip was a photographer’s dream: travel by air, sea and road, luxury hotels, … Continue reading →

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Parasail Away!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Alice

A hot summer’s day is too easily spoilt by spending it in its entirety on terra firma. Why not take to the air, attached to ropes and boats, parachutes and harnesses? Nothing novel in that idea considering an adventurous fellow by … Continue reading →

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Meet Me at The Madinat

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Alice

I am so in love with this place; so in awe of its proportions, its stylized architecture, its sympathy to heritage and nod to the modern. Its The Madinat. Dubai’s Madinat, in all of its watery, palm-tree swaying, wind-towered glory. … Continue reading →

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Salty and You Know It

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Alice

The world’s oceans occupy 71% of the Earth’s surface. In contrast, the Arabian Gulf is small at only 0.072% of the total seawater area, and my playground. Essentially the Arabian Gulf is an enclosed area of water with evaporation (due to temperature … Continue reading →

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