So many of my favorite people have been diagnosed with various forms of cancer recently…some in the midst of battle, some in nervous remission, others rejoicing in a long term clean bill of health…all fighting or having fought the good fight against this insidious creature. A dear friend who has been gallantly fighting her own battle has just been delivered [...]

The perfect crisp clear day to explore further afield around this interesting city, starting with a stroll along the lush green curbed river to the Zoo…or more precisely the Pandas…huge cuddly pandas. Wang Wang and Funi are oh so cute in a chubby, lazy kinda way…equally the sweet little red Pandas dozing in their warm bamboo sunshine. We sigh in [...]

Explore, explore, foot sore, weary, Elmo* and Pixi yearn for a pub an ale and a little lie down…but wait! Too much to do and see within a short weekend. First up a brisk walk to ‘Bark in the Park’…a doggy morning hosted by Stevie Jacobs (wee weather guy) where Shih Tzu rub shoulders with Alsatians…or rather take a keen [...]

An hours chartered flight to the remote regions of SA…early, early start requiring one’s warmest woolies but affording the most magnificent sunrise as we quietly slip across the desert plains toward the Flinders ranges. We feel like rock stars in our private jet, enjoying the experience while recognizing the brevity of the work we will be undertaking today. Touch down [...]

As we wing our way home we reflect on 5,500k worth of France, Italy, Switzerland and a touch of Britain, 17 beautifully comfy, quaint and ever so interesting, intriguing lodgings, countless incredible vistas…ah! Has indeed been a huge six weeks… Weeks filled with fun and laughter, giggles and snorts, headaches and sore feet, aching backs and tears. Tears shed over [...]

Singapore…clean, serene, green…and steaming. But that’s exactly what we expect as we settle into air-conditioned luxury at the Ritz Carlton, a Dicky choice due to the privileges the private lounge affords…all day grazing in sublime surroundings. The spectacular vista includes the amazing sculpture that is the Marina Bay Sands, Pixies choice but lacking the private lounge…the Lotus, Casino, the armadillo [...]

Having spent the day marveling at Rodin’s ‘The Thinker’, being inspired by the impressionists at the Musee de Orsay, giggling at the strange red bubble exhibit in the Petite Palais, chatting with Pixi’s French counterparts at Right Management and nibbling crepes citron sucre from the street vendor on the steps of a Pont, it’s time to acknowledge another visit simply [...]

Meet Bruna for a quick cab ride to The Avenue Montaigne…Chanel to choose our ‘it’ bags, Dior to select outfits for this evening, Hermes to accessorize and luncheon at ‘Avenue’ where we sip Perrier and nibble on our lettuce whilst jostling with celebrities to dodge paparazzi… all in a days work. Well not quite… cab ride back to the left [...]