Nijmegen is one of the oldest cities in The Netherlands. It has been around for over 2000 years and is located fairly close to the German border. Of course, The Netherlands is well known for its pubs and cheese but there is so much more to do in the quaint little towns located outside the capital. […]
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When visiting The Netherlands, most people head straight for Amsterdam… and with good reason too. There’s always something to do in such a big city – endless shopping, little cafes, coffee shops, the red light district, museums and churches – so it’s easy to forget about the surrounding quaint little Dutch towns. On my six month […]
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Snack streets you should visit on your next trip to Beijing.
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For my female travelers out there, here are ten girly things to pack when traveling. Earphones and a good playlist One of the things I never leave home without is a good playlist and earphones. Depending on the airline, the music on board may or may not be the best, so I always like […]
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Living in China can be difficult, especially if you are not accustomed to the culture or know what to expect, more so if you’re a solo female traveler. I have been here for close to two years now and I can safely say that I’ve learnt a thing or two… and I’d like to share […]
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Hutongs form a special part of Beijing’s rich cultural history, giving a glimpse into the old way of life and culture here in the North. The word hutong itself, means ‘lane’ or ‘alleyway’ and originated from the word ‘hottog’ meaning ‘a well’ in ancient Mongolian, reminiscent of the olden wells that villagers would dig. Often […]
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Being sick is no easy feat. Nobody likes it. Being sick away from home is even harder but being sick in Beijing where air pollution levels fly off the chart, poplar pollen fly around like endless snowfall in Spring and you don’t always know what delicious delicacies you’re eating in your spicy hotpot is something […]
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It’s time for a vacation and your tickets are booked. You’ve made your lists and started packing. Next stop… an Egyptian wonderland filled with history and breath-taking sights and sounds. Here are 10 things you should know before travelling to Egypt. POLITICAL UNREST In recent times there has been quite a bit of political unrest […]
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After the previous afternoon of heavy rains, we spent the next day exploring Eden Island and its surroundings.We rented a car and drove around the island, stopping along the way to take in the sights and sounds. Whoops! Don’t leave me behind, Dad! After a long day driving around the island, we were pretty hungry. […]
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After much deliberation and disagreements on where we would spend our Summer vacation mum finally called up the travel agent and said, “okay, you choose.” We’ve done a few island holidays before so when they said we would be off to the Seychelles, we thought we had some idea of what to expect. A little sunshine, some blue […]
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LIFE OF SHAL 