Restaurants

By:  Chantal Blake wagamama oman has finally made its way to Muscat and its international reputation has preceded its arrival. When I visited less than three weeks from its opening, the London franchise was hopping on a Friday night as…
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By Nicole Brewer Greetings globetrotters! The other weekend I enjoyed another fabulous getaway to Dubai. What made it so fabulous you may ask? Well, the fact that I was able to have brunch suspended in the sky from a crane helped to make…
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By:  Chantal Blake Located in The Pearl, Doha’s premier residential and commercial development, Marsa Malaz Kempinski sits like a regal throne fit for royalty. As an ultra-luxury resort on a secluded island, it exceeds the imagination in…
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By Nicole Brewer Greetings globetrotters! This past weekend I had a rainy visit to the city that I love Dubai. It was surprising to see that the weather was so drab when it is usually all sunshine and smiles. Nevertheless, I was grateful…
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By:  Chantal Blake As a vegan, I’m very familiar with Indian food. In every country I’ve visited, it’s my go-to cuisine for a flavorful, meat-free meal that rarely disappoints. Though I have yet to visit India, it’s safe to say that…
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By Nicole Brewer The other weekend I enjoyed an incredible escape to Dubai while staying at the Nassima Royal Hotel. I was able to complete a few first during my time, including going on my first helicopter ride with HeliDubai and trying…
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Arriving in Munich’s international airport was much like flying into any other airport—large terminals, multiple languages, and plenty of shopping opportunities. With only 21 hours to spare in the Bavarian capital, it was tempting to jump…
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By: Chantal Blake “Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels” is my new mantra. I first read these potent words on the wall at LifeCo Antalya, one of several Turkish-owned health and well-being support centers, and have been reflecting on…
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By:  Chantal Blake They say that the most successful entrepreneurs are those who know their customer profile intimately well. So, I can’t imagine a more suitable person to open Ankara’s first meatless restaurant than Ilkay. She has lived…
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By Nicole Brewer Greetings globetrotters! The other weekend I had a fabulous time in Bahrain, mostly due to staying at the gorgeous Ritz Carlton Bahrain hotel. The Ritz Carlton Bahrain offers a great selection of dining options, from…
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By Nicole Brewer This past weekend I was invited to a press lunch preview for the newly launched menu items by Chef Salim Al Kalbani, in the award winning Moroccan restaurant, Shahrazad at Al Husn hotel, which is apart of the Shangri-la…
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By Nicole Brewer Greetings globetrotters! I'm still recovering from trotting to Thailand the other weekend, heading right back to work after landing at 4am on a Sunday then doing it all over again the following weekend heading to Dubai.…
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