Best campsites on New Zealand North Island!
We spent a lot of time researching the best campsites to stay at during our New Zealand Road trip – …
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The Spotted Pig: West Village gastropub fun in New York City!
There are days when you just need some really good comfort food to get you through. And if you are …
Hotel Review: Renaissance Polat, Istanbul, Turkey
On some recent visits to Istanbul we stayed in the Renaissance Istanbul Polat Hotel. There is a massive selection of …
The best sights in Dubai: Places we Love!
Dubai is full of surprises. The glittering skyscrapers are in stark contrast to the endless desert and the old town …
2013: the year that was!
thewholeworldisaplayground launched in November 2013 after a busy year with a wedding, a honeymoon and a marathon. Here’s the lowdown …
The best sights in Istanbul: Places we Love!
It’s hard not to fall in love with the vibrant, hip city of Istanbul. The eclectic mix of Europe and …
Hotel Review: Renaissance Hotel, Times Square, New York City
I stayed in the Renaissance Times Square the very first time I visited New York and I was totally and …
Etihad Business Class Lounge: Terminal 3, Abu Dhabi International Airport
Our Abu Dhabi trip had come to an end and we were on our way to the airport for our …
The Burj Al Arab hotel: 7 star cocktails in Dubai
When our travels took us to Dubai, cocktails at the ‘7 star’ Burj Al Arab instantly made it onto our must see list. …
Etihad First and Business Class Lounge: London Heathrow Terminal 4
Due to the flight times we ended up flying through London Heathrow on our way from Dublin to Abu Dhabi. …