by Keyta Hawkins | Jul 6, 2022 | COUNTRY, ENGLAND
We were up and out the door at the ungodly hour of 4am to head over to Ragland in South East Wales to cross something big off the bucket list, to fly in a hot air balloon. I have my brother to thank for this truly unforgettable experience as he had initially...
by Keyta Hawkins | Jun 29, 2022 | LIFE
It goes without saying that it’s such a wonderful time of year. This month I have been reflecting on my time since I got back to the UK and how much I have enjoyed being back. I get asked all the time if I miss life in Dubai and even I am surprised that the...
by Keyta Hawkins | Jun 22, 2022 | CORNWALL, COUNTRY, ENGLAND
Cornwall is home to some of the country’s finest historically and horticulturally significant gardens. Who needs a holiday when Cornish gardens often bring New Zealand, Mediterranean and South African vibes to the fore, instantly transporting you to far-flung climes....
by Keyta Hawkins | Jun 15, 2022 | CITY, UAE
Dubai is home to a collection of impossibly futuristic buildings but if there’s one that really stands out amongst the rest it’s The Opus (sorry Burj Khalifa). Located in Business Bay, the unmissable structure was designed by late Iraqi-British architect...
by Keyta Hawkins | Jun 8, 2022 | COUNTRY, ENGLAND
Though I grew up in Cornwall, the neighbouring county of Devon is very much uncharted territory for me and up until recently, I had yet to explore it in any meaningful detail. Though there has been a long-standing (albeit friendly) rivalry between the two counties,...
