Take off! 🛫

Today's the day I embark on a trip around the globe! Jetting off from Manchester airport with Pegasus airlines. Flying to Istanbul first with a few hours to change before heading on to Dubai.Leggi altro
Arriving in Dubai

I arrived into Dubai in the early hours of the morning and after a bit of a debacle getting from Sharjah airport to my friends apartment it was in fact light! As I settled down from my amazement atLeggi altro
JBR

After marvelling at the view out to the Palm once again I set off to explore the local area of Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) which of course included Dubai public beach!
Bluewaters Island

A stroll across the bridge to one of Dubai's many man made islands. Not a lot to see here really other than hotels and restaurants but a nice view across to JBR! Also a fun fact that the world'sLeggi altro
Dubai Marina at Night

We spent the first night in Dubai in the only way possible by heading down to the Marina for food and drinks, including the most expensive double vodka lemonade I've ever known at about £25, noLeggi altro
The Palm Jumeirah

To kick off day 2 we took a taxi to the Palm Jumeirah monorail station. The sheer size and scale of the man-made island is quite astounding with the famous Atlantis Resort at its peak. We failed toLeggi altro
Namaste Beach Club

With free entry and a bottle of Rose for £20 at happy hour it would have been rude not to pay Namaste Beach Club a visit. Great views from all angles too!
Global Village

Calling this place a village is somewhat of an understatement as it was more like a medium sized town! In the 'village' landmarks could be found from around the world as well as a large market forLeggi altro
Desert Half Day Trip

It was an early start today as we headed out for a trip to the desert! We were picked up in a lovely air conditioned vehicle and driven out of the city to a base where we would try quad biking, camelLeggi altro
Burj Al Arab & Souk Madinak

No rest for the wicked with a lot to see so we headed to Souk Madinak to feast our eyes on the Burj Al Arab. I had probably one of my best lunch experiences of all time as the food, view and liveLeggi altro
Dubai Old Town

As if the day hadn't been busy and long enough already we spent almost an hour on the tram to get to Dubai Old Town including the famous Gold Souk and bunking onto the dodgiest boat transfer of allLeggi altro
JBR Pub

Ready to go to bed at this point but we soldiered on to a near by Irish bar to watch Newcastle v Arsenal. We stopped for McDonalds on the way and I just had to give the chicken curry a go (with extraLeggi altro
Burj Khalifa

Another early start to get up the Burj Khalifa! Phenomenal panoramic views of across Dubai and beyond. An Indian man whom I had never met before also asked for his picture with me for some reason.Leggi altro
Dubai Mall

Next door to the Burj Khalifa is the whopping Dubai Mall featuring an ice skating rink, aquarium and waterfall. It is also home to a recently opened branch of Castore, a sportswear brand founded inLeggi altro
Miracle Gardens

As the sun set on another busy day we set off to the Miracle Gardens. Home to various floral displays and beings including a life-size Emirates A380.
Leaving Dubai

This morning I waved goodbye to Dubai and took the metro to the airport. It was time to head to Melbourne (via Manila) with the help of Cebu Pacific. My luck was in today as I was granted extraLeggi altro
Arriving in Melbourne

I arrived in Melbourne to be greeted at the airport by mum and dad who had arrived only half an hour earlier on a different flight. We headed back to our apartment where we awoke Auntie Jeannie andLeggi altro
Melbourne Tour

On our first full day in Melbourne our resident Aussie's (Josh and Sav) took us on a sightseeing and alcohol tour of the city before inviting us back to their flat for further food and drinks!
Yarra Valley Wine Tour

An early start to proceedings today but with good reason, a wine tour! If memory serves me right we visited 3 wineries, a gin distillery and also a stop for lunch. I was already growing to like bothLeggi altro
Albert Park

As the day before the wedding, the women and our hosts were busy preparing so me and dad head out for a spot of sightseeing. First up was Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix. We were freeLeggi altro
St Kilda

A quick stop to visit Melbourne's famous seaside destination of St Kilda!
Royal Botanical Gardens

A stroll through Melbourne's stunning Botanical Gardens!
MCG & Sports Area

To finish our sightseeing we headed to the sporty part of town home to numerous stadiums, facilities and fields including the world renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena (home to theLeggi altro
Josh and Sav's Wedding (By Day)

I can't put into words how perfect this day was! From the venue, weather and of course the people and celebrations. No expense spared and a day that will always be regarded as one of my favouriteLeggi altro
Josh & Sav's Wedding (By Night)

I've always known that there ain't no party like a Josh Morris party and I wasn't disappointed here. The party went on until the early hours as expected as we sang and boogied away to classics fromLeggi altro