March 12, 2018
The secret is out! Luang Prabang, Laos is quickly becoming a must visit for an expat long weekend. It is a fine balancing act, retaining the laid back vibe all the while accommodating tourists comfortably. Things to do in Luang Prabang: See the monks collecting alms at sunrise Temple hopping Kuang Si Waterfalls Night Markets Climb Mount Phousi A river…
August 13, 2017
When I think of Zanzibar I think of white sand beaches, turquoise waters and relaxing. There is so much more than kicking back with a cocktail on this African spice island. No trip is complete without exploring the maze like streets of historic Stone Town. It is easy to get lost so we enlisted the help of Yussuf at…
May 28, 2017
Want to visit Southern Africa but don’t know where to start? I’ve taken the best of our 2017 big trip to Africa and put together the perfect itinerary. Two Weeks in Southern Africa Botswana, South Africa, Zambia & Zimbabwe 1 – Arrive Johannesburg 8 – Okavango Delta 2 – Johanessburg: Soweto 9 – Okavango Delta to Cape Town 3 –…
April 16, 2017
Wow…. Just WOW. That is the word that best sums up our stay at Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia. With our first anniversary coming up I was on the lookout for something special. This place certainly delivered on all counts. Just WOW! Getting to Pangkor Laut Our journey started with a 3-hour drive from Penang (or if coming for, KL about…
January 29, 2017
I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures. A glorious sunrise over the plains of Bagan with balloons dotted over the horizon. You want to be the person in the balloon! And then you look up the price… shock and horror flood through your mind. You were promised a cheap holiday in South East Asia! Ballooning was far and away…
January 15, 2017
Food Tours are a great way to see a city and find the best local eats. My advice… book one for your first day in a new city and you’ll be all set for the rest of your stay. 1. Hong Kong Hello Hong Kong is my benchmark for food tours around the globe. Iconic Cantonese dishes like dim sum and…