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Dubai For 48 Hours: Burj Khalifa

Posted on January 18, 2013 | Leave a comment

A post for all the architecture lovers: this skyscraper is just beautiful! Beyond the technical prowess (the world’s tallest tower which rises to 829.8 m), Burj Khalifa is absolutely gorgeous! The photographer in me would had much more fun, if I had more time for taking pictures! But I had no time, I didn’t plan a visit to Burj Khalifa this evening and came across it by chance. Such a shame! If I had time, I would probably have taken 10,000 photos! (LOL!). No visit inside either, there is the Armani Hotel I wanted to check, but 2-3 snapshots of Dowtown Dubai and I go to the other end of the city to the Jumeirah Beach district. Distances are big.

Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2013, tous droits réservés. 

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Dubai, U.A.E.: The Infini Pool Lounge @ The Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

Posted on January 15, 2013 | Leave a comment

The evening, I really enjoyed swimming at the pool of the Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach. The day, it offers view down to the sea with turquoise reflections.The height allows to ignore a (surprising) car park between the hotel and the beach. But I am a night person and the Infinity Pool Lounge is a cosy space. Until midnight you can sip excellent fresh juices, nestled in a comfortable armchair, the head in the stars. The extremely kind staff of the lounge does everything to please you: serving you simple dishes that are not on the snacks menu.  Such a shame the rest of the hotel is so impersonal! And I didn’t like the hotel’s design.

Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2013, tous droits réservés.  

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Marseille in 5 Hours: The Islands & Le Panier

Posted on January 10, 2013 | Leave a comment

Last stopover: 5 hours in Marseille 

(South of France), well let’s say 3h-3h30 in the city of Marseille. After visiting the Chateau d’If, we took the wrong shuttle: instead of returning to the vieux port (the old harbor), we discovered other small islands off the coast of Marseille. Beautiful landscapes (pictures 1, 2 & 3), a picturesque marina cove, the feeling of being so far away, the slowness.

Back to the Vieux Port (picture 4, the old harbour), I head to Le Panier, a famous heritage district in the old Marseille (picture 5). Getting lost in the quiet streets, which many are under construction. I’d love to make a full turn before lounging on the terrace of a cafe, but  we must return to the path of the ferry. Tram, bus and 15-20 minutes walk to the dock! Definitely too long and not really glam (lol)!

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