A couple of years ago I planned a trip to Kanchanburi. We were off to see the death railway and the bridge over the River Kwai. I knew where we were going, how to get there, and what we were going to see. http://redtuktuk.com/2011/08/bridge-on-river-kwaiday-trip-out-of.html Then work intervened … [Read more...] about Death Railway Train from Bangkok to Nam Tok
Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
We knew we wanted to visit the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum and to do the walk. The hardest part was deciding the logistics of the trip. I looked into lots of different options but eventually the pieces fell into place and an ideal solution was revealed. Itinerary We found the perfect … [Read more...] about Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
Planning a trip along the Ancient Tea Horse Road
I am planning a trip and have put together a list of resources that I have used in this process. Initially, I found it hard-work narrowing down good information, but hopefully, these will also be helpful if you are starting to plan a trip along part of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. So, 1st I've … [Read more...] about Planning a trip along the Ancient Tea Horse Road
Flavigny sweets & chocolate
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is a beautiful medieval village with two claims to fame Anise sweeties and being the location for the movie Chocolat. Located 60 km north of Dijon this is a classic small, atmospheric French village. There are only just over 300 permanent residents but this is … [Read more...] about Flavigny sweets & chocolate
Finding a holiday rental in France
A great way to spend you vacation is to rent a house or apartment. You get out of a hotel and can cook and live a little bit like a local. A trip to the bakery in the morning, cooking some of the great food you saw at the market, or just sitting outside – all possible in many rentals. So how do … [Read more...] about Finding a holiday rental in France