Have dreams, will travel
In northern Thailand is one of the region's most visited temples - Wat Rong Khun. Also known as the White Temple, it is a Buddhist temple that, to me, seems a labour of love and devotion. Located 15 km / 9 miles outside the city of Chang Rai, the original temple was worn down and... Continue Reading →
During my trip to Hong Kong I made a one day sojourn to Macau which is located about 64 km / 40 miles east of Hong Kong on the Pearl River Delta. A bridge is currently being built that will link the two cities by road. Though presently the most direct route is via ferry.... Continue Reading →
During my short time in Singapore I was happy to be able to see some of the Gardens By The Bay. This huge 101 hectare / 250 acre park has much to offer and at night is pretty glow of lights when the Supertree Grove is lit up. Although I only saw it at night... Continue Reading →
It was my second day renting a scooter. I felt more confident and chose to venture out on my own. It was past the hottest time in the afternoon, about 3:00pm and the Myanmar sun was making its slow descent, casting longer shadows on the ground below. Today's scooter was blue. I decided to go... Continue Reading →
Hello!! Well my travel time is nearing its end. I have not been posting much, I know, but it's a bit hard with just a phone. Oh who am I kidding? We all know I rarely post while travelling - the stories will come later. Myanmar has been good yet tinged with some gastrointestinal distress... Continue Reading →
I do apologize for not posting as much as I intended. It has been a busy & fun trip. I extended my time in Malaysia a couple of days as S and I were having so much fun. Langkawi was a bust so we headed to Malacca and then Singapore. After that it was a... Continue Reading →
Hello! I am currently waiting for my flight to Kuching, Borneo which is part of Malaysia. I will be meeting up with my friend S and we will travel together for the remainder of Malaysia. My time in Kuala Lumpur was good yet I did struggle with jet lag. As it stands I am still... Continue Reading →
If you haven't figured out already, the weeks prior to a big trip are rather hectic for me. I work more (since I'm self-employed and don't get vacation pay I make it up beforehand), do all the errands and basically stress out while being extremely excited. I leave for Malaysia very soon so I decided today's... Continue Reading →
The fall weather continues its descent here in Western Canada. Although this part of the country does not experience the frigid cold weather associated with Canada we do get dampness to our bones from the rain that accompanies this season. The yearly tradition of folks discussing getaways to warmer locales continues. With this tradition at... Continue Reading →
Over the past little while this particular island in the Philippines has come up in conversations and social media feeds. As a result, I have decided to make the Philippine island of Palawan today's feature. Palawan province is a long archipelago with Palawan Island being the largest. It stretches from the South China Sea to... Continue Reading →
Oops...maybe this post should be called "Monday's Magic Moment" - sorry for the delay-------------------"Baby it's cold outside". Well it is officially December and a frosty winter season for Northern Hemisphere countries. Even moderately weathered Vancouver has been a bit chillier than normal. To help warm your souls I will be posting warmer destinations for the... Continue Reading →
Almost synonymous with Cambodia, Angkor Wat is a phenomenal monument. Built at the beginning of the 12th century this magnificent wonder is the largest religious monument complex in the world.  It is of significant archaeological importance to SE Asia and holds in its walls extensive cultural, social, artistic and religious history of the Khmer Empire.The city of Siem Reap, Cambodia... Continue Reading →
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