Category: Destinations

  • #TPThursday — January 17th, 2013 — Hello Kitty at Your Service In Chiang Mai

    #TPThursday — January 17th, 2013 — Hello Kitty at Your Service In Chiang Mai

    Welcome to another week of  Travel Photo Thursday!  Chiang Mai’s old city is a maze of small side streets and lanes. Each one is a soi (like in soy milk). I am currently living on Thapae Gate Road Soi 2. They are used by locals and visitors alike to escape from the traffic of the busy…

  • Finding the True Flavours of Tenerife

    Finding the True Flavours of Tenerife

    Tenerife’s year-round warm climate draws millions of tourists annually. Most head to purpose built resorts on Tenerife’s south coast where many restaurants offer ‘international’ fare. What they rarely offer is traditional Canary Islands cuisine.       For anyone wanting an authentic taste of the island, you really need to get out of the resorts…

  • #TPThursday — January 10th, 2013 — Chiang Mai’s Sunday Walking Market Madness

    #TPThursday — January 10th, 2013 — Chiang Mai’s Sunday Walking Market Madness

    Welcome to another week of  Travel Photo Thursday! Hua Hin is a memory (although lots more to write about), and I am slowly settling into the Chiang Mai vibe. Since arriving, I’ve been nosing around the neighborhood to see what has changed ,enjoying eats and drinks at new haunts and old, and the Sunday Walking…

  • Egypt’s Top Ten Must Do’s

    Egypt’s Top Ten Must Do’s

       With so many cheap flights around, Egypt is one of the most affordable long-haul destinations. Packed full of stuff to see and do, this ancient country will wow you no matter what your budget.  Don’t miss out on doing any of the following 10:   1) The Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. The…