It has been two years since my memoir came out, and the reality of that dream coming true has both sunk in and managed to become surreal. Sometimes, I need a reminder that it all actually happened. And then someone will mention it to me, or email me to tell me that they just finished […]
Florence Florence, like most Italian cities, is a haven for fresh and delicious food. Walking the streets and alleys, green markets are as proliferate as Starbucks in North America. Filled with the freshest, in-season produce, and all quite affordable, there is no excuse not to eat your veggies. Markets With so many markets to choose […]
I decided not to title this post “the best coffee in Florence” or “the best cafes in Florence” simply because Florence is in Italy and let’s face it, most of the coffee here is amazing! So here are six of our favourite spots to get caffeinated in Florence. Caffè Gilli Directly behind the carousel in Piazza della […]
In May, I spent eight days in Japan with my little sister. And truly, it was one of the best trips, if not the best trip, of my life. Japan is a magical place and I fell completely in love with it. I’ve never met nicer people, seen more adorable objects/foods, or felt more confused […]
Ten years. It’s been ten years since I started this blog. Ten years since Rand accidentally named this site because he misheard me when I suggested “The Everywhere List”. Ten years since we registered the domain. A decade of writing posts – some good, some utterly embarrassing, some very, very outdated. The wormhole created by […]
Good news for people who want to visit CentralPlaza Lat Phrao. Starting from 11th August 2019, the Green Line of the skytrain will be extended by one stop from Mo Chit (Chatuchak Park) to Ha yaek Lat Phrao. This is the five-way intersection in front of CentralPlaza. The service will initially be free. In addition, […]
The Royal Barge Procession, the final event of the Coronation of King Rama X, will be held on Thursday 24th October 2019. The procession will begin at the Wasukri pier at 4:00 p.m., when His Majesty the King will travel along the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) on the occasion of […]
A spectacular procession of royal barges will be seen along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on the 24th October 2019 as part of the celebration to mark the end of the three month long Buddhist Lent and the coronation of King Rama X which took place earlier this year. The king will be on […]
If you are traveling with children or you are an expat family in Thailand, then you might be interested in this new activity book called ‘Bangkok: City of Angels’. It is part of a series by My Globetrotter Books that helps children aged 6-12 discover and learn about major cities around the world including Bangkok. […]
For this month’s American Expats series, we’re talking to Camila, a Canadian travel writer who lives in Stirling, Scotland. (P.S. I may need to change the name of this series.) Here, she talks about celebrating Burns night, understanding the thick Scottish accent, and what she misses most from home. Camila’s background: I was born in […]
If you’re planning to visit the United States and are looking for a destination that offers a true wilderness experience, consider Pelican Lake and Orr, Minnesota. With a reputation for great fishing, clear water and the opportunity to get back to nature, here pine trees and evergreen foliage line the shores along with glacial rocks […]
Travel is often associated with a sense of freedom, yet this feeling of freedom can be quickly pulled from under us if we don’t have enough money to fuel our travel adventures. There are some great way to save money in order to travel the world, yet there are also things you can do with […]
Skydiving is a popular activity for thrill seekers travelling the world in search of new, adrenaline filled experiences. The idea that for just a few minutes you can fly like a bird in the vastness of the sky above, is one that excites many; disobeying the laws of gravity the ultimate extreme adventure. picturesque parachute jumps […]
True to size100 Sustainable product100 Fit and feel100 Reader Rating1 Vote100 Buy it here A versatile fleece-lined hooded jacket, Helly Hansen’s Verket Reversible Pile is a stylish outer layer that can be worn on a hiking trail, or the high street. A key piece in Helly Hansen’s Fjord til Fjell (Fjord to Mountain) collection, on […]
My stay in the Isles of Scilly was sponsored; this article has been published in partnership with Isles of Scilly Travel. All opinions expressed are my own. I wish you could have been there with me when my 19-seat Skybus flight from Exeter came into land on the island of St Mary’s. As we approached […]