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Expat Getaways 48 Hours in Luang Prabang, Laos.

48 Hours in Luang Prabang, Laos


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…

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Expat Getaways - One Day in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania.

One Day in Stone Town, Zanzibar – Tanzania


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…

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Expat Getaways 2 Week Southern Africa - Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia

2 Weeks in Southern Africa – Botswana, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe


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 –…

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Review: Pangkor Laut Resort – Malaysia


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…

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