Travel, food, literature, and the good life
I believe wholeheartedly that cooking classes are the best way to get to know a culture! My husband and I both love to cook, try new cuisines, and as a result have had the joy of taking cooking classes all over the world. Bali is…
We stayed in two different resorts for each trip but Bambu Indah was hands down our favorite! Not only is Bambu an eco-resort but it is absolutely gorgeous! You can choose from a variety of different rooms, each being wholly unique. Some are transplanted antique,…
Living in Singapore for three years, one of my biggest dreams was to experience what it is like staying in the famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel. This iconic hotel is impossible to miss when gazing at the Singapore skyline – it has a unique surfboard…
This past spring we had the amazing opportunity to visit Siem Reap, which is just over two hours by flight from Singapore. Siem Reap is world famous for its Ankor Wat complex, which was built during the time of the Khmer empire at the end…
What a dream come true! For the past three and a half years living in Asia the Great Wall has been in the back of my mind and on my bucket list. One of the Wonders of World, this treasure is more beautiful in person…
Arrival We checked-in to the Sandalwood Shichihachi Hotel late in the evening where the historic hutong houses are and where the upper class, literati used to live. I generally enjoy staying in quirky places with a lot of historical richness. The home was beautifully restored…
We had the challenge of creating an itinerary in Beijing for just two days before moving on to Shanghai. That being said we managed to see quite a bit and had enough time to simply enjoy. I am the type of traveler that wants to…