Busy with other plans, we had no intention of sightseeing or being tourists in Sydney. However, thanks to several flight delays, we were given an extra 12 hours to explore this beautiful Australian city at our leisure. Staying in Darling…
An especially enjoyable Labour Weekend in Auckland inspired me to share my recent experience with you. Auckland offers lots of “getaway” options, and because many locals head either South or North for their long weekend break, Auckland becomes a haven…
To complete a special birthday odyssey in Malaysia, we chose Penang. Why? Penang, a tropical island off the Northwest coast of the Malaysian Peninsula, offers all the ingredients for an indulgent R&R stint—and it was a special birthday, after all.…
Ten tips to help you plan your stay. Mount Maunganui is a charming beachside town in the fifth biggest city in New Zealand. Tauranga. Sitting northeast of the CBD and joined by a harbour bridge, “The Mount,”(as locals call it),…
Of course, this ancient Hindu-Buddhist temple complex is a “must-see” – it’s a world-famous UNESCO attraction outside Siem Reap in Cambodia. But more than that, it is just plain magnificent, gob-smacking, and humbling. When planning our trip, visiting Angkor Wat…
I love travelling and sharing my travel adventures with others. Still, last year we completed a 90 day SE Asia trip with 9 flights included! Since this trip I have mused about the environmental impact our increased travel has had…
A tiny island of just*1689 people, Niue is a Polynesian island in the South Pacific and is a beautiful place to head to when you feel you need to jump off the treadmill of life “back home” Offering stunning views,…
Below is a list of 10 of some of MTR’s most loved attractions in five SE Asian cities. Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Saigon (HCMC), Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 1. The Petronas Twin Towers is worth a look…
Once a booming tin mining town until the 1970s. Todays Ipoh has morphed into a busy, vibrant, cultural, culinary, and architectural hub. With a ton of charm. We visited Ipoh in December 2023. The word “Ipoh” has been a part…
A small city of approximately, 250,000 people, the Siem Reap River splits this delightful town into two halves. Travelling through the middle, the river was created by the ancient kings of the Khmer Empire to provide water to the city.…
