What a Spectacular ! The YiPeng Lantern Festival is held during the full moon in November each year, in conjunction with Loy Krathong. Simply put, YiPeng launches lanterns into the sky and Loy Krathong launches floating florals into the waters…
Phi Phi Island Phuket Thailand
The movie The Beach with Leo DiCaprio, certainly sparked a wanderlust for many of that idyllic remote beach setting. After being closed in the past months for recovery, The Beach now has restricted access into Maya Bay for tourists again,…
Temples of Angkor Wat
The Temples of Angkor Wat at Siem Reap Cambodia are one of the worlds wonders, and easily included on my bucket list. The Temple of Angkor Wat itself, is just the start of a diverse range of over 50 accessible…
Thailand 2015
Asia provides so many diverse and interesting cultures. Historic sites mixed with modern cities & beaches, tasty inexpensive meals and massive shopping & markets. Took a short trip to Bangkok with the intention of renting a motorcycle to ride up to…
Ski Niseko Japan 2014
I’ve enjoyed a number of trips to British Columbia Canada to Ski, yet it felt like it was time to try something new. Once hooked on the Okanagan Powder of the Rockies, it’s hard to accept anything less from a…
Korea 2014
Traveling through South Korea, on the way to Ski Niseko in Japan, I took a day to stopover in Seoul. The cab on the way to the hotel went past a huge billboard promoting Mamma Mia, live at the D…
Singapore Xmas 2014
Singapore is one of the cleanest cities I’ve visited. A Christmas vacation had us staying near Raffles, a beautiful old world Hotel. My bucket list includes staying at Raffles sometime. Hard not to stop by The Long Bar for a…
Hong Kong 2008
Hong Kong remains a vibrant city with loads of appeal. Food, shopping, attractions and a seemingly endless number of things to see just walking down the streets. Shopping is likely the first thought, and the choices are wide and diverse,…
Europe 1992
Just “before kids”, I booked a 5 week holiday to get a sample of Europe, fully expecting the sample would never be enough. The travel agent recommended the touring company Cosmos and within a short time, an itinerary was chosen. Australia…