Bangkok flower market (Pak Klong Talat)
With flowers so cheap it was unbelievable, we bought bagfuls of orchids for our hotel room when we visited the famous Bangkok …
Planning a first-time trip to Hong Kong
With my first trip there fast approaching, I have put together some of what I’ve learned in the process of planning a first …
How we were taken in by one of the Bangkok scams
Sadly, there are several types of Bangkok scams being carried out every day. And even being forewarned didn’t stop us getting caught …
Walking with Tong Kam – Hutsadin Elephant Foundation in Hua Hin.
The image of Asian elephants is synonymous with Thailand, and for some visitors a ride on an elephant is the ultimate bucket list …
Zabb E Lee Cooking School in Chiang Mai, Thailand
We learned to make some of our favourite Thai dishes at the Zabb E Lee Cooking School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Massamun …
Sun salutations up high – helipad yoga in Bangkok
I’m starting a collection of unusual places I have done yoga classes…but the most memorable so far was when we stayed at The …
Memorable moment – The Grand Palace, Bangkok
Photos can be very deceptive, and this ‘memorable moment’ snapshot at The Grand Palace, Bangkok is significant for what it doesn’t show. …
Sleeping in a work of art – Park Hotel Tokyo’s Artist Rooms
It’s not unusual for hotels to feature artworks in their guest rooms, but it IS relatively unusual for the room itself to …
Exploring Kyoto’s train station
Train stations are normally places you arrive in, quickly traverse, and head straight out of, ready to explore further afield. Kyoto train station, however …
Shoraian Tofu Restaurant, Kyoto – unforgettable!
Tofu is one of the speciality foods of Kyoto, and there is no better place to experience tofu in its many forms …
