The Maldives is a small island nation in South Asia, situated in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. Or south-west of Sri Lanka if that's easier for you to picture. When I think of the Maldives, I picture calm, clear blue waters, white soft sand, tranquility... sort of like that time we went to… Continue reading Maldives? Yes, please!
Tag: Tourist
My Research & Plans For Portugal
Written as part of my "Wanderlust" series - where I'm doing the planning now for travel later. Portugal... home to the Portuguese tart (pastel de nata), port (it's in the name after all), fresh seafood, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Of all the Western European countries I have visited, I have not been to Portugal or Andorra.… Continue reading My Research & Plans For Portugal
Staycay At Rixos Premium (During The Pandemic)
Why Rixos Premium hotel It was the only hotel that met our three requirements: be in Abu Dhabi have a private beachthe price per night needed to be close to the amount of our hotel voucher The Rixos Premium ended up being the most expensive hotel available in Abu Dhabi for the dates I wanted,… Continue reading Staycay At Rixos Premium (During The Pandemic)
Zaya Nurai Island – “the Maldives of the UAE”
I had the privilege of visiting Zaya Nurai Island twice this year. This luxury private island off the main part of Abu Dhabi is something I would class as a “hidden gem” and a “must-do” when visiting or living in Abu Dhabi. I would rank this experience in my Top 3 places worth visiting and seeing… Continue reading Zaya Nurai Island – “the Maldives of the UAE”
Ladies’ Nights in Abu Dhabi
Ladies' Nights are wonderful in Abu Dhabi. They are different to ones I've seen and been to around the world because they usually involve FREE drinks and sometimes, some free food! There are no other T&Cs apart from you a) have to be female, b) be of legal drinking age, c) go on/at the right… Continue reading Ladies’ Nights in Abu Dhabi
Yatala Pies, Brisbane
On our last visit to Brisbane in March, Husband and I stopped off at the famous Yatala Pies. I love a good meat pie and Yatala Pies are great. But for all those that don't eat meat, Yatala do a great assortment of sweet pies. The menu is quite extensive and feature flavours from the… Continue reading Yatala Pies, Brisbane
NYC Speakeasy bars
Finding the NYC speakeasy bars was one of my NYC bucket list to-do's. What is a speakeasy bar? It is an establishment that sold alcohol during the Prohibition which meant they were out of sight (hidden) from the general public. How did you come to the list above? I collected a list of bars from… Continue reading NYC Speakeasy bars
The Circle Line tour – The Best of NYC
Alright people.. are you ready for an overload of photos and gifs? On Easter Sunday, Husband and I went on the famous Circle Line tour. I took over 300 photos and 20 videos. To get the 40 photos below, I painfully went through each one and edited the ones I chose. Urgh... I could never… Continue reading The Circle Line tour – The Best of NYC
A visit to the Bronx Zoo
On Good Friday, Husband and I went to the Bronx Zoo. It was a strategic move because we are both IDNYC card holders and to gain access to the New York Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo, and Central Park Zoo, we had to first enroll at the Bronx Zoo using our IDNYC cards. How did we… Continue reading A visit to the Bronx Zoo
Burger Joint (Le Parker Meridien)
Burger Joint is a place that serves.. burgers… and is somewhat hidden inside the Le Parker Meridien (119 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019). I am not sure why this place is hidden behind a red velvet curtain but it does give it a bit of mystique. Behind the red velvet curtain, look for… Continue reading Burger Joint (Le Parker Meridien)
3 nights in Vancouver (is not enough!)
Vancouver has now become one of my top 5 cities of all time. I absolutely loved our time there (as detailed below). I wish I could easily move there. I would be there on the next plane. Day 1 We docked into Vancouver port early Wednesday 14 September. We opted to walk to our hotel… Continue reading 3 nights in Vancouver (is not enough!)
Island Princess cruise – Alaska (Sept 7-14)
On our most recent trip we went on a cruise to Alaska, and then spent a few days in Vancouver. Island Princess - Princess Cruises I must say that this trip was one of the best holidays in my life (it didn’t beat my 30th birthday extravaganza or honeymoon, but I’d say it would make… Continue reading Island Princess cruise – Alaska (Sept 7-14)
Taking the Amtrak from New York to Philadelphia
Dilworth Park - outside City Hall. The fountain, open in the warmer months, transforms into an ice skating rink each winter. Husband and I went away with LQ (our friend visiting from Hong Kong) for Memorial Day weekend to Philadelphia. "Clothespin" is a weathering steel sculpture, by Claes Oldenburg. Saturday – May 28 We took… Continue reading Taking the Amtrak from New York to Philadelphia
Memphis in May (and a little bit of April)
We visited Memphis over a long weekend (April 30 - May 2) . I didn’t know it at the time of booking but it was the same weekend of the annual Beale Street Music Festival. I was super excited to see that Meghan Trainor was the headline for the Saturday night – the day we were flying… Continue reading Memphis in May (and a little bit of April)
Our Switzerland trip over Easter 2016
Husband and I travelled to Switzerland over Easter and it was a spectacular trip. We flew into Zurich and utilized the amazing railway network offered to see Zermatt and Lucerne. NYC to Zurich Day 1 – March 24 We landed in Zurich and immediately purchased the Swiss Rail Pass. I opted for the one that… Continue reading Our Switzerland trip over Easter 2016
Niagara Falls, Canada side (Mar 2016)
https://youtu.be/16lgdIKG7MA (Click on the above image to start the videos, otherwise click here) Husband and I visited Niagara Falls earlier this year when he was in Toronto for business.I had asked to go there for a weekend visit previously but Husband was never really committed to taking me.Only after going in March, I understood why.… Continue reading Niagara Falls, Canada side (Mar 2016)
My Stay At The Plaza Hotel, NYC
I am so grateful to have a job that allowed me to stay at The Plaza. Otherwise I don’t think I would have had such an opportunity in this lifetime, unless I won the lotto or some sort of prize, because the rack room rate is approx $800-1000+tax. I stayed at The Plaza for a… Continue reading My Stay At The Plaza Hotel, NYC
Levain Bakery, NYC
Almost any New York guide book will tell you to head to Levain Bakery up on the Upper West Side and grab a cookie, or two. Not being one to turn away from a cookie, or two, Husband and I headed up to UWS in November. The ‘thing’ about Levain cookies is that they are… Continue reading Levain Bakery, NYC
A New York New Year (2016)
I am not sure what date you’re allowed to wish someone a Happy New Year until but I am guessing it would be around now (late Feb). So.. Happy New Year, Happy Chinese/Lunar New Year. Apart from the post I made about eBates (where I just received over $200 in cash back – so get… Continue reading A New York New Year (2016)
Our visit to New Haven… inc Yale
Husband and I decided that we would take more trips away to utilize our time in the USA. After that discussion I booked several trips, and New Haven, Connecticut was just one of them. New Haven has been a place high up on my list as I am a huge fan of Gilmore Girls, a… Continue reading Our visit to New Haven… inc Yale
