Protest In Bangkok
Posted by breading in Asia, Bangkok, General Info, Traveling Tips, Vacations on 03 10th, 2010
If you are thinking of taking a weekend trip to Bangkok this weekend - you better cancel your trip even though I know some would love to see the Golden lighting there but the authorities fear that things might turn violent during the weekend. It looks like a civil war is about to start and I haven’t seen one of this in a long time now. But yes it can turn ugly - and I was in one in Vietnam some 20 yrs ago - and had to be evacuated out of there by a special group - so my advice - better be safe than sorry.
read comments (0)Olympic Fever
Posted by breading in Canada, Places Of Interest, Useful Links 101, Vacations on 03 1st, 2010
While the neighbours had gone to support their favorite team in Vancouver, BC for the Olympics - I sadly was looking for discount prescription eyeglasses as I watch over the television for more celebration in Vancouver city. Of course, they had to rub it in.. and send me pictures taken with their iPhone!! grrrr..!! but I thought I would share these wonderful and vibrant pictures with the world too. This was taken at the corner of Howe St & West Georgia St.
As a resident in Canada for the past 10 yrs - I’ll have to say that I’m certainly proud that the event was a success - moreso proud because the Canada won many gold medals in this Winter Olympic. Looking at the pictures sent by the neighbours you can feel and see how supportive everyone in Canada was to make this awesome place a success in welcoming the entire world.
What are your thoughts? were you in Vancouver? How I wished we could go to .. but with a kid in school and there were no special Olympic break given - we had no choice but to stay put and watch on television.
Cuba Here I Come !
Posted by breading in Accommodation, Airplanes, Airports, Cuba, General Info, Traveling Tips, Useful Links 101, Vacations on 02 20th, 2010
Cuba here i come at the end of March ! i refused to go during the March break because it is so expensive ! and very crowded too in Cuba - just about anyone i know from my small town is in Cuba suntanning and making a fool of themselves. But did you know that WestJet has a sale on for it’s flight as well as 7 nights for as little as $999 - so I’m taking advantage of it .. and packing my best wrinkle cream for this trip.
Hiking In Hong Kong
Posted by breading in Asia, Hong Kong, Useful Links 101, Vacations on 02 19th, 2010
We all love Hong Kong for its shopping and eating but little did we know that around Hong Kong you can also find one of the most beautiful place for hiking - the Dragon’s Back. It was a really amazing place to find and the girlfriend who was on hemorrhoid treatment wanted to part of the hiking group too. The hike was a 4.5km and one can easily complete the hike in 2hrs.
We started the trip by going on an MTR ride and then took a short bus trip up to a wooded hillside. We also headed to Shek O after our morning hike and really enjoyed our day there.
Andara Hotel @ Phuket
Posted by breading in Asia, Hotels, Interesting, Phuket, Places Of Interest, Useful Links 101, Vacations on 02 5th, 2010
Andara Hotel @ Phuket unlike any Fort Myers rentals was still a pretty good experience overall, the suites were pretty awesome. But first for those who are not aware of this, Phuket is a little island away from Bangkok - well not so little since the last time I was there but very touristy if you asked me. You will find even a Hard Rock Cafe there but they were already there since like 15 yrs ago i think.
There are many bedrooms in the suite, so you can actually fully utilized the whole suite room and share the cost with friends or family - just not much privacy.
The master bedroom over looking a awesome seaview was what I want for the rest of my life if I can. Hahaa! really the stay there once made me long to go back again.
And your very own private pool and sun deck - do just about anything you want - swim naked or sun tan any which way you wish. The suite consist of a full kitchen with coffee machine and the works but make no mistake because you don’t have to lift a finger if you chose not to because room service is 24hrs.
Norway
Posted by breading in Norway, Things Must Do, Traveling Tips, Useful Links 101, Vacations on 01 15th, 2010
A friend who had just returned from Norway - sent these awesome and breath-taking pictures of his trip on a hike in Norway to tempt me into promising that the spouse and I would join him and his for his next trip. i joked with the spouse who was reading on relacore reviews that the view was so spectacular even if i were to shiver and my knees goes jello - it would be worth it.
My friend dared me to stand on the edge when i reach Kjerag and look down 1000 meters at Lysefjord. It is legal to skydive from these mountains if you didn’t know by now. So if you are into all this heights and adventure - power to you. Lysefjord, a fjord located in Forsand in south-western Norway and yes - i was there in 2005 to watch U2 concert.
I Love Taiwan
Posted by breading in General Info, Places Of Interest, Taipei, Traveling Tips, Useful Links 101, Vacations on 01 10th, 2010
Need I say more? hehe!! greeted at Taiwan airport with this - can only make one laugh - who needs anti wrinkle cream when you can see something like that right? I’ve always loved Taiwan - not only is the food great - the shopping is even better.
The first thing we did was to go to the Shihlin market of course! See these jellies ! yums! supposed to give you a cooling effect for your body. Good for those who have had lots of fried food and curries. When visiting the Shihlin market be prepared to eat standing up. For some the Shihlin Market can be quite exhilarating - the amount of things on sale displayed and all sorts of food - and not only food we are talking about here - it’s pretty darn good food.
The famous betel nut ladies selling betel nuts in skimpy outfits.
Mullet roe or Karasumi - quite expensive mind you..! but super yuummmyy..!!
Old district in Taipei
Some chicken feet found in Shihlin Market
A bean curd place
A place famous for its croissant in Taipei.
This is how the croissant looks like in Taiwan.
Escaping The Cold
Posted by breading in Accommodation, Interesting, Las Vegas, Places Of Interest, Useful Links 101, Vacations on 12 15th, 2009
While the rest of the world is freezing, one can escape to Las Vegas for some warm sunny days .. but chilly in the nite. But it sure beats cold day and nite right? And if you are travel a lot like someone i know, some cheap health insurance is a must - i never travel without any health insurance, for you never know when you may get sick.
The Mirage itself is a spectacular view from outside, I love staying at the Mirage, even though there are many newer hotels out there in Las Vegas. One is spoiled for choices.
The Luxor is an Egyptian themed hotel, not only is it grand - the architectural work on it is amazing. Look at the tip of the pyramid .. you can see a beam of light shooting up into the sky… it is an awesome, awesome sight.
A view from my hotel room - spectacular .. and intoxicating - as compared to where i lived.. the town planner of my current town would probably faint.. of heart attack seeing so much lights.
Yarmouth BackPackers
Posted by breading in Accommodation, Canada, General Info, Useful Links 101, Vacations on 12 5th, 2009
Yarmouth Backpackers is located in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - Canada. If there is a place i would recommend to stay with for the weekend when you are passing thru’ Yarmouth - it has to be this place. It is not only cheap - but very clean and the owners - Cathie and Lee with their daughter are a delightful family to be with. Cathie who hailed from Australia - is a wonderful person to chat with and they are very hospitable as well. I have to say they cooked really well that my friends who will be staying with them next summer may need slim pills when they go home.
Located at the south end of town, the outside does not do the inside any justice. There are some convenient stores nearby and the hosts will be able to give you directions to several interesting places and lighthouses to visit.
The rooms are spacious - clean and most definitely homely, it’s home away from home. Choose from either a shared dormitory room (co-ed), twin room, private double or single room. There are full kitchen facilities, BBQ, a TV room with games & books, two share bathrooms, internet access, parking, bike storage, large garden and a sun deck. Linen and blankets are included in the room cost. Definitely my choice of accommodation if you ever come by this way.
Ho Chi Minh City
Posted by breading in Asia, Interesting, Useful Links 101, Vacations on 11 13th, 2009
When people talk or think about Ho Chi Minh City .. they think of a place with no electricity and almost no high rise building.. but they are so wrong because the Ho Chi Minh City of today .. consist of more than just that and in fact constantly changing. Everyone is hardworking as far as I can see and no there are no disability appeal like they have in the West.
What’s most appealing to me at Ho Chi Minh City is the flea market type of stores where one can get cheap food, cheap clothes, cheap almost everything. Some folks refuses to try anything on the street but I tell you .. you are definitely missing out on the local delicacy if you don’t. They may not be something you are familiar with .. but what doesn’t go with coconut right?
Ho Chi Minh City reminds me a lot about Phuket before the tourist flocked the place.. and I was hoping that Ho Chi Minh wouldn’t end up like another Phuket … but you and I know.. it’s inevitable. So enjoy it.. before it turns into just a tourist attraction.
