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…
March 5, 2017
Last week in Sri Lanka I had an amazing experience. I got to release baby sea turtles into the ocean! It’s an experience I’ve had before in Costa Rica and something that I’m very passionate about. This time it was even more special because I got to share it with my husband Andrew. If you know me you will…
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 4, 2017
You can tick off many of Hong Kong’s sights on a quick 48 Hour Layover. When you have longer really get to know a city. Welcome to the first of Expat Getaways’ neighbourhood guides. I love Western District. For me it shows you the real Hong Kong. East meets west. Old and new. Rich and poor. Most people will…
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…