Asia
Vietnam and Laos, a tale of two Asia’s
During their time in Indochina the French came about a saying that still resonates today. “The Vietnamese grow the rice, the Cambodians watch the rice grow, and the Lao people listen to the rice grow.” Laos retains a laid back charm that has almost disappeared from modern day Vietnam. Planning an innovative holiday in Vietnam [...]
13May2012 | Alex | 0 comments | Continued
Jaunts in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, a teardrop of an island in the Indian Ocean, was the home of science fiction writer Arthur C Clarke until he died in 2008. He said it was the best spot in the world to look at the stars, and he should know. But as well as fine views of the nebulae above [...]
8Mar2012 | Alex Pearl | 0 comments | Continued
Top 10 things to do in Thailand
Flights to Thailand whisk visitors to a magical, tropical destination with great history, beautiful sights and accessible attractions. Here are a few things every tourist should do while visiting this amazing destination. Go Shopping Bangkok has outstanding shopping spots that will impress the most discerning customer. The enormous MBK shopping center houses more than 2,000 [...]
6Mar2012 | Alex | 1 comment | Continued
Top 10 places to visit in Thailand
Thailand, the backpacker’s paradise, is a country full of history and culture. With so many tourist attractions on offer, how does a first timer to this far-flung land know where to start? Well, I have made up a list of the top 10 places to visit, all my own personal opinion and in no particular [...]
3Apr2010 | Katie Lown | 8 comments | Continued
Congee
I’m really not sure on where to start on explaining this stuff. It’s like porridge made from rice, but it’s horrid. I feel like a child eating cabbage.
10Apr2009 | Alex and Dorota | 6 comments | Continued
Wooden Double Decker Trams
In overcrowded Hong Kong effective communication is key in every day life. You can find there buses, taxis, trains, most types of cars, bikes and motorbikes, as well as wooden double decker… trams! Hong Kong Tramways is one of the three tramways in the world that have regular operation of double-decker trams (the others being [...]
23Mar2009 | Alex and Dorota | 2 comments | Continued
Sogo Hong Kong 15 floors + 4 extra for members
Sogo situated at 555 Hennessy Road in Causeway Bay started trading in 1985. It is the largest department store in Hong Kong with over 400,000 square foot of goods. The store has 15 floors for you and me, and if you are a shopaholic and have Sogo membership you have an additional 4 private floors [...]
23Mar2009 | Alex and Dorota | 0 comments | Continued
Dim Sum, sharks fin, birds nest soup and cat sick
Hong Kong dim sum doesn’t seem to live up to the crazy mad rush of a typical mainland Chinese restaurant, but the food here is much nicer. However I’ve just realised half way through eating this dish, which I have no idea what it is, I can’t eat it anymore. It looks like cat sick. [...]
23Mar2009 | Alex and Dorota | 0 comments | Continued
Toyota Crown Comfort Taxis
If you’ve ever wondered what the roads are like in Hong Kong, just imagine every car on the road in your country as one of these red Toyotas and squeeze them all into one town. At a guess 75% of the cars on the road around Causeway bay are these red taxis.
23Mar2009 | Alex and Dorota | 0 comments | Continued
Illegal workers will be removed if found
Illegal workers will be removed if found. Not quite sure what to say about this, but the sign says it all.
22Mar2009 | Alex and Dorota | 2 comments | Continued