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…
June 11, 2017
Victoria Falls, Mosi oa Tunya – “the smoke that thunders”, one of the seven natural wonders of the world and depending on how you look at it, the biggest waterfall in the world. How long do you need to spend in Victoria Falls to really appreciate this natural wonder? Should you visit from Zimbabwe or Zambia? The…
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…
April 2, 2017
Macau is touted as the Las Vegas of the East and for good reason. Gambling revenue accounts for 40% of their GDP and in 2014 the gambling revenue was $US45 billion compared to just $US6.5 billion in Las Vegas. Stanley Ho’s monopoly was swept aside in 2001 big names like the Venetian, City of Dreams and newly opened Studio…
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.…
January 8, 2017
The Halong Bay Alernative – Bai Tu Long Bay Halong Bay often tops traveller’s bucket lists. The downside… 1000s of tourists visiting the same packed caves and lookouts. Thankfully there is an alternative! The less visited and just as beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay. The Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage Area includes over 1600 islands. It’s BIG. Unfortunately,…