Thehedonista
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the hedonista
http://www.thehedonista.com/
Living a life of pleasure - food, wine, sunshine, and the occasional pipe of shisha.
Details the travels and travails of an Australian Expat and non-working mother of two living in Dubai
LATEST ARTICLES ( 143 )
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Sorrento Ocean Beach
You thought Sorrento in Italy was beautiful? This is where I am now (map), south of Melbourne, Australia - about a 24 hour flight from its namesake. Short of... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE -
La Petite Maison - Little House Lost
It's just won the What's On 2011 "Best Restaurant", "One restaurant has ruled this city, providing one of the most pleasant atmospheres you could ever wish to... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE -
A Desert Christmas Feast
When I lived in Melbourne, I always associated a northern hemisphere Christmas with snow. While we were enjoying our Summer holidays and getting festive over... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2011 FOOD & DRINK -
Full Moon Drumming
That's my drum. I've been looking forward to this. My moment in the desert in the dark, beating something senseless for no good reason other than for the sake o... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Table 9 - the Verdict
"You shud hev some Shumpagne" She tells us, in her stunning Lithuanian accent. "Is goot fair you. Ze bubbles, zey gif veetality." Victoria has read our minds. Read more
Posted on 05 December 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE -
Celebrating National Day the Emirati Way
The United Arab Emirates is officially 40 years a nation, as of December 2, yet considering many believe Mesopotamia to have been the birthplace of civilization... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK -
White Elephants, Wafi and Unhappy Pyramids
The white elephant is the rarest of all elephants - an albino - both sacred to ancient Thai court and belonging to the god Indra in Hindu mythology. Due to the... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE -
Kids' Menus - What a Load Of....
I have absolutely had it with "Kids Menus"Why is it that restaurants put so much effort into preparing flavoursome meals for adults - fusing cuisines,... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2011 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
The Press Club - Distinctly Impressive
I'm anticipating great things. It's a precarious position. On one side is a full belly, tickled senses, giddy smiles, a little blissful inebriation and a... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK -
Vienna - What Did I Miss?
Inside knowledge. It’s not as important in some places. Paris, for example, is hard not to enjoy, as are Tuscany, and sunny happy places like Byron Bay. Read more
Posted on 13 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Expat Expectations in Dubai
The honeymoon is over. For the first time since April 2008, just recently, I decided that Dubai is "home". I'm sure it has quite a bit do with an excessive... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
The Prize - Palio at Citta Della Pieve
It's hot. Parched, and yet dripping, I'm pent up like a pressure cooker. My children are whining, I have a headache, my husband has not been seen since he left... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2011 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Eid Round-up
I may not be Islamic, but I still get their holidays. Being a western expat in a Muslim country, with a husband working for an English firm, and children going... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Home in the Big Red Heart of Red Hill
I've talked about home before. If you're a new reader to the hedonista, I'll fill you in. I'm from Melbourne, Australia, but have been living in Dubai for the... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2011 DESTINATIONS -
Table 9: Great Expectations for Dubai
Posted on 20 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Reflections on Five Lands
I’ve just been scanning through my photographs of the Cinque Terre and trying to figure out what I should tell you about it. You see, my thoughts initially... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2011 DESTINATIONS -
Is Youth Wasted on the Young?
There's a galah on the railing. The scavenger pink and grey Aussie, the gaudily dressed cocatoo, bold as brass, with a screech loud enough to blow the hairs... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Dubai Kitsch
“No Photos!” she says. Why? The place is dark and dusty, unkempt as a mythical toymaker’s workshop. The advertising for this place is forlorn, and with a name... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2011 LIFESTYLE -
How Do You Choose an Excellent Restaurant in a Place You've Never Been Before?
I'm lucky. I nearly always dine well when I'm travelling. Which is good, because I'm absolutely obsessed with food and wine. It will probably one day be the... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK -
What Do Babylon, San Gimignano and Dubai Have in Common?
Why do men build tall towers?After visiting the beautiful San Gimignano, and living in the shade of the giant needle that is the Burj Khalifa, I resolved to... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL