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 →
Today's post takes us to Yangon, Myanmar. A city that I have actually visited. I have to say that the few days I spent in Myanmar made me fall in love with the country especially the area of Bagan. I did not see much more of the country so I do plan to return one... Continue Reading →
If there was ever a town built around one tourist attraction it would be...Orlando, Florida. Because Disney World is huge. Things are built around it and cater to it. That is what I hear. And with that, what I say next may be considered sacrilege by many. Here goes: I have no desire to visit... 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 →
I'm in Georgetown, Penang and it's all about food and street art. And hot humid weather. I will post more later but here a bit about the food - looks yummy doesn't it? All photos taken and owned by Eeva Valiharju / Wanders The World
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 →
Oh my god! I leave for SE Asia 2 weeks today!! The time has come so quickly. Although I have been to Asia before it has never been SE Asia. I have been to South Korea, India, Dubai (UAE) and Turkey (though only on the European side of Istanbul) so this is a new-to-me region.... 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 →
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