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Monthly Archives: November 2013

Cairo – beyond the pyramids

26 Tuesday Nov 2013

Posted by Natalie Amos in Adventure, Travel, Writing

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After many months of turbulence, Egypt is now back on the travel map after the Foreign and Commonwealth Office relaxed its advice about travelling to this ancient and mysterious destination.  From the colossal statues at Abu Simbel, to the Great Pyramids of Giza, to ancient, bustling Cairo and the tranquil Nile, Egypt is certainly a destination of contrasts.  Adventure tour operator Exodus is offering  tours to Egypt from January 2014.  Here is a piece from Real Travel Magazine when I visited Cairo to coincide with the anniversary of Howard Carter’s opening of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, 26 November which also happens to be my birthday.

Egypt, from its ancient wonders to the blend of tradition and modernity that characterizes everyday life. Explore legendary monuments from the Pyramids at Gîza to the colossal statues of Abu Simbel, and discover bustling Cairo. – See more at: http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/expeditions/egypt-tour/detail#sthash.mj1Gtdmw.dpuf
Egypt, from its ancient wonders to the blend of tradition and modernity that characterizes everyday life. Explore legendary monuments from the Pyramids at Gîza to the colossal statues of Abu Simbel, and discover bustling Cairo. – See more at: http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/expeditions/egypt-tour/detail#sthash.mj1Gtdmw.dpuf

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Polo, the sport of queens

20 Wednesday Nov 2013

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Discover Polo Day

Discover Polo Day with the Dubai Polo Academy & Coutts Polo at the Palace

Perhaps the oldest team sport in history, polo is said to have first been played in Persia more than 2,500 years ago.  Historical references to polo date from the reign of Alexander the Great when it evolved from training manoeuvres for the cavalry.  As Alexander the Great of Macedonia, King Darius of Persia and other rival conquerors swept across Asia, polo was adopted as pastime by kings and conquerors, to while away the hours and plan their tactics.  Fast forward six centuries, and polo was played for the first time in the north-east state of Manipur, India by British tea planters who later introduced the sport to England.  A century and a half later, polo is played from Argentina to the UAE and remains a wonderful way to keep fit, enjoy the great outdoors and spend time in the company of magnificent polo ponies. Now even mere peasants like myself can now saddle up and experience the sport of kings.  On the eve of Coutts Polo at The Palace which takes place at the iconic Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, I joined the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club  for an afternoon of chukkas in the shadow of Emirates Palace.  After just a few hours of learning the rules and tactics I learned enough to be able to join two chukkas and even hit the ball!  A group polo lesson costs from £99 at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club or the Hurlingham Club for details of UK polo clubs.

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The Honest Life, by Jessica Alba

20 Wednesday Nov 2013

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I’ve just downloaded Jessica Alba’s The Honest Life.  It is such a beautiful book / manual / guide to living a better and more honest life.  With video shorts and useful tips throughout, it is a thoroughly gorgeous and inspiring read.  I loved the sections on eating locally and seasonally and it was great to see (and attempt to steal!) Jessica’s make-up tips and recipes for homemade, natural beauty treatments.  A lot of the book is common sense, but here are some interesting suggestions about how to avoid the chemicals found in everyday items and great affordable tips that you can use to live a more authentic, responsible, healthier and generally, better life.  Plus, Jessica had a charming way of presenting her philosophy with her adorable family that you just end up wanting to be her best friend and be invited over for a pizza party!  Honest Company CEO Christopher Gavigan describes Jessica as an extraordinary person, living an ordinary life.  I must say, after reading Jessica’s book, I honestly agree.

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