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 designated one of France’s most beautiful villages les…
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 –…
While the air-conditioned malls are lovely sometimes you want to get outside and see some of the city. Two destinations an easy distance from the Terminal 21 Mall (MRT: Sukhumvit, BTS: Asok – direct access via Skywalk) are the Khamtieng House museum and Benjakiti Park – great for a walk. Khamtieng House The Khamtieng House…
To get from Vientiane, Laos to Udon Thani, Thailand there are a couple of options – the direct bus to Udon city centre and secondly a public bus to the bridge then a mini-van to Udon Thani airport. Picture from globaltravelmate.com The Direct Bus This is a service that will take you into Udon City…
Bako Bako is the oldest National Park in Sarawak and has a wide range of flora and fauna. It is particularly well known for the Proboscis monkeys and Pitcher Plants. The Proboscis monkey, with it’s off little nose is endangered. However they are commonly spotted in the trees. In the two days we were at…
The Malaysian city of Melaka (or Malacca, depending which dictionary you use), is 150 km south of Kuala Lumpur and 230 km north of Singapore. Why visit Melaka? Melaka is probably famous for 2 main things – it’s history and it’s food. It has been awarded World Heritage status and has a long history related…
With Singapore Gardens by the Bay as the lynchpin, it is possible to create an interesting and achievable itinerary. Gardens, Shopping, Eating, Education and views – it is all included. And given Singapore’s constant heat and humidity distances are not too far and easily walk-able. Previous posts on the Gardens by the Bay can be…
Continuing on from part 1, the details of visiting Singapore Gardens by the Bay this post contains information on how to buy the tickets and potentially save money. Other things to do in the area has it’s own post 3 here. Buying tickets It is a good idea to purchase your tickets online before visiting….
The Gardens by the Bay complex on the Singapore waterfront is an excellent destination while in Singapore. The official details are covered well on the official website, so this is personal experience and tips to add to this information. To keep the information easy to navigate I have split this post into three parts. In…
You have been to Paris, and seen the “big” sights, the Louvre, the Eiffel tower etc , now you want to add some alternatives. Some experiences that add to your understanding and enjoyment of the city. Of course everyone’s definition of secondary sights differs, but here is a list of ideas for further exploration… 1….