On being in love. But not really.

Smiling all the time.  To myself.  And to everyone else.

Singing and humming while working.  Or cooking.  Or running.

Having a drastically diminished number of bad hair days. (Win!!)

Being told that I look radiant – particularly on days I don’t wear make-up.  … Read more

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Red Ginger | A Day Trip to Indang, Cavite

Having been recommended by a few people, I persuaded some of my girl friends to take a drive south of Metro Manila for a very protracted lunch.  The trip was made less enjoyable by the ridiculous traffic jam en route. Nevertheless, we happily consumed the plates of food served us when we arrived.… Read more

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Bali Basics | Things to See and Do

tohpati 010Time to pick up from my previous post.

Bali is a popular tourist destination, and there are so many reasons why.  It has enough to cover the whole spectrum of travelers – from luxury hotel hoppers to backpackers, art and history buffs to adrenaline junkies.  … Read more

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Restless No More

When I started travelling independently eight years ago, I thought I would never stop.  From exploring the castle in Arundel to skiing across the Black Forest all the way to drinking snowmelt in Lake Geneve – I knew I wanted to see the world. … Read more

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Angkor in Three Days

Don’t know how to plan your trip in this UNESCO Heritage Site?  Here’s my suggested itinerary.  Warning – this is not suitable for those who love taking their time.

DAY 1

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Sunrise – Sra Srang (first stop on the small tour circuit).  … Read more

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Cambodia for Beginners

Or – what I should have done when I visited five years ago.

The lure of Cambodia will always be the City of Angkor, a UNESCO Heritage Site.  For those who are travelling on a tight schedule and an equally tight budget, five to six days would be enough.  … Read more

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