April 9, 2017
We all love to travel right? But I often worry about the cost. Not the financial expense, but to the culture, community and environment that I’m visiting. Even more so when travelling in developing countries like Cambodia, Vietnam and India where there is a begging culture. You want to help, but how do you make a worthwhile contribution with limited time, without…
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 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…
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,…
December 28, 2016
As we move into December you start to reflect on the year that was. Looking back I can confidently say it was nothing short of EPIC! Especially coming off the back of a fairly turbulent 2014 and 2015. In short… Hong Kong, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Italy, Malta, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands, Malaysia, Dubai, Vietnam and four trips home to…
October 13, 2016
Hoi An Hoi An is one of those places that I just keep coming back to. It draws you in with its old worldly charm and keeps you there with amazing food, interesting culture and of course great tailoring! Has Hoi An won you over? Let me know your top hang outs in the comments. Ideal Itinerary- 4 nights 1: Arrive,…