I come from a small Austrian village after all and although I have lived outside of Austria for many years by now, it is the beauty of this great country that brings us back each year. Postcards are no longer fashionable but if they were, my hometown would definitely provide the perfect setting. No better …
Like most every year, so this time we headed back to Austria for our annual pilgrimage to see family and put on a few pounds by indulging in all the Austrian delicacies illusive to us for most of the rest of the year. More often than not, we build in at least one secondary destination …
This long weekend, Liz has found yet another hideout for us to get away from the city buzz and to relax. Did you know that Thailand has got several vineyards? Few might know but Granmonte, about 160km northwest off Bangkok is a jewel of a vineyard. Nestled among green and hilly Khao Yai (National Park), …
Those of you whom know us, presumably the majority of people who bother to visit our blog, will also know that running plays a big part in our life. That is to say that it has become a big part of my life and with Liz giving me unwavering support, inevitably she too has turned …
Songkran or the Water-festival as the Thai New Year celebration is also known as, is a really big, weeklong affair in Thailand. And having had the pleasure a number of times, we have now decided to seek alternatives to the water splashing madness from which to escape, seems near impossible. On this occasion, in April …
Running has become my latest passion and the best time to do so, is early morning when I hit the park for my morning run. I get up at as early as 05H00 and by 05H30 I am doing my rounds in the park. As the sun rises over the lake and I am working …
Rarely do we get to see such intense display of shiny steel and chrome as is the case here among all of these mean machines! Aaaahhhhh – and the sound of it must be music to anyones ears! Mobile Tattoo parlors, and big bellied, leather clad and Jack Daniels gulping, long bearded macho men are …
Chef Grant Parry, Head Chef of Gordon Ramsey’s Verre Restaurant in Dubai was in town for a special cooking class. And lucky me, Liz decided to participate.Why lucky me? No brainer…! If Liz is learning to cook like Gordon Ramsey, then I should be looking forward to some excellent meals coming my way.Liz does whip up …