After enjoying the beauty and hospitality of Bali, Suzy and I set our sights to the US mainland. We have been traveling the globe since April and we wanted to be back in the US to spend the Holidays with family. Both Suzy and I had never been to Hawaii and thought it would make an excellent detour as we…read more →
When it comes to Bali, most people do not really know anything about this island. Most think of great beaches, some think of Indonesian dancers. Both would be right. Suzy and I arrived in Denpasar and grabbed a cab to Kuta, the best known beach area in Bali. We made a reservation at the Kuta Silver Beach Resort and were…read more →
With great delight, Suzy and I have made it to the island of Singapore, just south of the Malayan peninsula. The name Singapore comes from the name given to this island by Prince Sang Nila Ultama in 1299. This Srivijayan Prince was out looking for a new capital for his empire and came across this island. While on the island…read more →
After Kuala Lumpur, Suzy and I boarded a train for Penang, a small island on the Northwest coast of Malaysia. We were excited to arrive as most magazines and tourist information tout Penang as Malaysia’s newest hot-spot. We checked into the Copthorne Orchid Hotel and enjoyed the beach and the hotels fabulous pool. It is in this Northern area of…read more →
You’ll find Siem Reap in the Northwest region of Cambodia. As you look around it is quite a bit different from Phnom Penh. Here you’ll find French colonial and Chinese architecture amidst ancient temples built between 800 and 1100ad. Suzy and I came here to explore he temples, and explore we did as every day we set out into the…read more →
When you arrive in Kuala Lumpur you’ll find it a large major city most like any other except for the fact that it is the home of the Petronas Towers. We’ve seen the photos; they are the two silver towers with the two floor bridge that interconnects them. Surprisingly they held the record for the tallest structures in the world…read more →
Suzy and I arrived in Phnom Penh from Chiang Mai. We came to explore and enjoy the history and culture of this country. Phnom Penh seemed to be a good place to start as it is this country’s largest city. The people here are friendly and eager to interact with you. They often ask where you’re from and are quick…read more →
Suzy and I have always enjoyed Thai foods and to be able to prepare them properly would be an absolute delight. I had found Chef Sompon’s school strictly by chance; while back home I had rented his Thai cooking video on Netflix and fully enjoyed it. We had no idea that the video itself was all about his Thai Cookery…read more →
Suzy and I arrived in Chiang Mai a few days early so we could dig in, get situated and be ready for our culinary adventures at the Thai Cookery School. We checked into the Thannatee Boutique Hotel. This hotel was a true find. Everywhere you look you’ll find antiques, interesting items dated in the 1900’s, Fish ponds, Waterfalls and greenery…read more →
Suzy and I boarded the Ferry at Koh Phi Phi Island for a 3 hour trip to Phuket on the mainland. After making our way around the island and out to sea, it was easy to see that this trip was going to be a rough one. The waves were high, about 6+ feet and the ferry, very unforgiving of…read more →
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