This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Poland” Warsaw became the capital of Poland in 1596 with its strategic position and was known as the Paris of the North. While the city had been razed in WWII, the old town has been rebuilt and the skyline is a mish-mash of medieval buildings and […]
This is post 2 of 4 in the series “Tanzania” Going on a safari in Tanzania isn’t as expensive as one thinks. I have covered Tanzania Safari tips in this post, so this is more about picking an itinerary and what our 5-day safari is like with Shadows of Africa. Aside from seeing wild animals […]
Last updated on December 19th, 2019 at 08:55 am This is post 1 of 2 in the series “Poland” Krakow is one of the best cities to visit in Poland – why? It was the capital before Warsaw and one of the few cities whose old town remain undamaged in WWII. It’s the final resting […]
Last updated on November 29th, 2019 at 06:17 am This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Austria” Three days in Vienna – the historic and cultured capital of Austria – is not nearly enough. But it is enough to see the highlights. Once the seat of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire and the seat of […]
This is post 9 of 10 in the series “Germany” Three days in Berlin might not be enough to see the whole city, but it will give you a taste of what it has to offer. The capital of Germany is one of my favourite cities in the world, rising out of its turbulence past […]
Last updated on January 2nd, 2020 at 01:21 pm This is post 8 of 9 in the series “China” Shanghai is one of the biggest cities in China and famed for its French architecture and cosmopolitan status. While it is easy to cover the major sights in one day if you really try, it would […]
Last updated on December 23rd, 2019 at 09:39 am This is post 4 of 5 in the series “South Korea” Seoul is a wonderful city to visit but in winter it can be a bit harder to sight see given that the temperature can go below zero. Our five days in Seoul was packed with […]
This is post 20 of 25 in the series “Vietnam” Vietnam has become a popular country to visit, whether you are on a backpacker budget or for luxury travels. When it comes to an itinerary, it can be difficult to choose between all that the country has to offer. I have travelled to Vietnam three […]
Last updated on May 1st, 2020 at 09:07 pm This is post 9 of 29 in the series “Thailand” Bangkok is one of the most popular cities in Southeast Asia for tourists. While I had visited the city numerous times as a child, most of the time we only end up going shopping and getting […]
Last updated on July 16th, 2019 at 09:27 am This is post 11 of 25 in the series “Vietnam” Sailing along the beautiful Halong Bay on a cruise seems like a scene out of a movie, and my time with the Paradise Cruise certainly felt like it. Halong Bay is famous for its beautiful karsts […]
Last updated on January 6th, 2020 at 11:35 pm This is post 1 of 2 in the series “Myanmar” Yangon is the biggest city in Myanmar, and yet many don’t stay longer than a day or two when they visit en route to Bagan, Mandalay, or Inle Lake. The former capital city is home to […]
Last updated on February 22nd, 2018 at 10:28 am This is post 1 of 3 in the series “Singapore” Singapore is a city that I have heard much about but hadn’t had the pleasure to visit until recently. Especially because I have family in Penang and so we usually visit there instead. While I was […]
