Mar 27, 2010
It's 2am in Phnom Penh and I'm wide awake. I'm not anxious or stressed; this isn't your typical insomnia. I have a sleep surplus. Read Article Without a crib in Cambodia
Mar 20, 2010
Inspired by our trip to Mirfa, and secure in the knowledge that no one is stupid enough to take the wrong road out of Abu Dhabi twice, we decided we should venture even further into Al Gharbia. Read Article On the right road to happiness
Mar 13, 2010
Iola and I went to Cambodia expressly to see an old friend named Brian Calvert. We were accompanying my husband on a work trip, but under no illusions did I expect to get any of my own work done. Read Article Delayed launch worth the wait
Feb 27, 2010
A day out with children at the Aquaventure water park at the Atlantis hotel in Dubai requires more than one leap of faith. Read Article Taking a leap of faith at Aquaventure
Feb 20, 2010
Travelling used to be about sampling exotic bites of food in picturesque settings, imbibing culture and calories in equal portions. It still is to some extent, but our style of eating has changed since the arrival of our daughter. Read Article The desert's civilising influence
Feb 13, 2010
Ever since I went to the Western Region to write an article about women weavers there, I had wanted to come back with the family. It's so different from Abu Dhabi, almost another world. Read Article Directions aren't my strong suit
Feb 06, 2010
Christmas morning in Jordan's Madaba wasn't as romantic as I'd imagined. Fellow adventurers with children will not be surprised by this revelation. Read Article A family jaunt through Jordan
Jan 23, 2010
Our first trip in the Middle East started on Christmas Eve, a day before the attempted bombing of a US-bound plane by a Nigerian man. Read Article Tackling the Middle East with a baby
Jan 16, 2010
After a year and a half of living in Abu Dhabi, we had still not been to the desert. So we were thrilled when friends arriving from France demanded an itinerary that included camel riding and the desert. Read Article When it was one dune too many
Jan 09, 2010
These days the most compelling travel attractions are playgrounds in city parks. It is the new paradigm. Read Article When the playground is where it's at
