Edinburgh has to be one of my favourite cities in the world, no doubt in part to the fact that it’s where my hubby hails from. Truth be told, however, I was a big fan of the city since I was a young kid. Having Scottish parents, I was lucky enough to visit Scotland almost […]
In this sprawling city of over 8 million people, there’s no lack of things to do in Ho Chi Minh City. Also known as Saigon, it’s a destination that’s rich in history, tasty treats and a unique mixture of eastern and western cultures. Want ideas on where to stay? Stick around to the bottom of […]
You’ve found yourself in the fast-paced city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Motorbikes are flying at you left and right. Now, what are you going to do while you’re here? Maybe you’ve got two days, maybe you’ve got three. You’re ready to pack in the sights, sounds and delectable tastes. Here’s what David and I got up to […]
Gas. Clutch. Biting point. Release. Gas off. Clutch. Break. I repeated this mantra, and the associated hand movements, to myself again and again throughout my very first motorbike lesson. It became a little dance with my hands, an attempt to erase the muscle memory of using breaks on a bicycle. (more…)
“Tiiiiiiiip. Tiiiiiiiip,” screeched the waitress as she dropped the drinks off at the table next to us. I quickly discovered that tips are NOT optional at the Chiang Mai Lady Boy Cabaret show. David and I hastened to get our 20 Baht notes ready for the next time we ordered a drink. (more…)
Some people have kids. Some people have cats. We have cats, cats that we’re already missing and it’s only a week into our trip. What of it? Greatly in need of a fur fix and for a novelty experience, we headed out one rainy morning to Catmosphere, the Chiang Mai Cat Café. Yes, you read […]