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Hoi An Full Moon Lantern Festival: a candlelit evening in Vietnam!

February 17, 2021October 4, 2015 by Elaine

Our Vietnam planning got off to an excellent start when we realised that our trip coincided with the Hoi An …

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A Guide to the Hoi An Full Moon Lantern Festival, Vietnam!

February 18, 2021October 1, 2015 by Elaine

We stumbled across the Hoi An Full Moon Lantern Festival festival by chance when we were trying to figure out why so …

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How to get to the Big Buddha and Tai O by public transport: Lantau, Hong Kong

June 27, 2022September 6, 2015 by Elaine

A day trip to the Big Buddha and Lantau Island is a must do on any Hong Kong trip. We prefer …

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14 bars with spectacular views you must visit on your travels!

July 17, 2024June 29, 2015 by Elaine

We love nothing more than chilling out with a beautiful cocktail and drinking in the amazing views of a new destination. In …

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Blog: A week in Vietnam: sightseeing, pho, lanterns and fun!

February 24, 2021April 18, 2015 by Elaine

Motorcycles, Pho, lanterns, Tiger Beer, Hoi An, Vietnamese coffee, rice fields, UNESCO, Saigon, markets, how much? too much!, rivers, trains, …

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Turkish Airlines Business Class Review: Istanbul to Bangkok

February 15, 2021March 1, 2015 by Elaine

We opted to fly in Turkish Airlines business class for our week of fun in Bangkok and, after previous great experiences on the …

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Ayutthaya: a day trip to the ruins of Thailand’s old city!

February 17, 2021February 24, 2015 by Elaine

Somehow it took 5 Bangkok visits before we managed to squeeze in a day trip to Ayutthaya. Dazzled by pictures of the …

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Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand

February 25, 2021February 7, 2015 by Elaine

After an incredible week of fun in Bangkok it was time to begin our journey home at the Thai Royal Silk Lounge …

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How to get from Bangkok to Ayutthaya by Public Transport Minivan

February 27, 2021February 2, 2015 by Elaine

Updated for 2017 minivan departure location The ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just an hour away …

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The Road to Milford Sound: the most spectacular views on the Fiordland drive!

February 24, 2021January 18, 2015 by Elaine
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The journey to Milford Sound is as spectacular as the destination and we were spoiled with the stunning mountain backdrops and …

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