April 23, 2017
You should definitely schedule a visit to at least one temple, monastery or shrine during your visit to Hong Kong. You won’t have to try hard! Often it seems there is a temple on every corner and some you will stumble upon without even trying. You’ve heard of… Why not visit the… The Tan Tian Big Buddha and Po Lin…
March 19, 2017
Tropical North Queensland is paradise. The Great Barrier Reef and world heritage rainforests are right on your doorstep. With direct international flights to Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, the Philippines and New Zealand, Cairns is the perfect gateway to start your exploration. Lets be clear – three days is not enough. Hell, one week, one month, one lifetime is…
March 12, 2017
Wan Chai is one of those areas that pulls you in. It has a reputation far and wide as the red light district of Hong Kong and the area to go for those looking for a good time. For the first time visitor it can be overwhelming. In fact for me it still is sometimes! In the midst of…
February 26, 2017
Everyone who visits Myanmar comes back saying the same two words: “go now”. The name hints at the exotic, off the beaten path adventures. After a little research it became very clear. I did need to “go now”, but I also needed more than a couple of days to really do the country justice. In an ideal world you want…
February 19, 2017
Guest Post: Caroline Hosey, Grits and Rice Why should you visit Battambang, Cambodia? At first glance, this city may not seem as impressive as Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. Once you get off the tourist trail you gain a more authentic glimpse into local culture and get rid of inconvenient crowds and tourist traps. The city is an art…
February 12, 2017
I love Vietnam. Hanoi has everything that Vietnam is about- culture, history and of course excellent Vietnamese food. The chaos can be all consuming, but once you embrace the crazy you will find yourself humming along with the frantic pace of this thriving metropolis. With regular flights from all over the world Hanoi makes for a perfect weekend expat getaway.…