Okinawa is a Japanese paradise with its beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear water. But with a heavy American military presence, its war-torn past isn?t easy to forget and the many monuments and memorials stand testament to the Okinawan peoples? struggles throughout recent history. Not only was Okinawa the only part of Japan to […]
Okay, so it may not be the?number one thing you need to know, but we feel it’s a pretty good thing to find out about before you get there! When we first got to Taipei, we endeavoured to meet new people and really get a sense of Taiwan – the food, the culture, the hidden […]
Best Restarants To Count On in Taipei For A Qiuck Meal or Snack So, you’ve landed in a new country and are still trying to learn the ropes. It can be tough figuring out where and what to eat, how to order (especially in places where you no little to none of the language), and […]
Thailand. A dreamer’s paradise where anything can, and will, be handed to you on the metaphorical silver platter. Sometimes holding yourself back from letting loose is really one’s effort to try and tame this beast of manipulation and temptation.?As you struggle to avoid the temptations, there is a problem that is easily seen but not […]
One thing we’ve discovered while travelling is that the CouchSurfing website is an amazing way to meet people who, well, just want to meet people! Regardless of whether you are staying at their house, many in the CouchSurfing community are open to getting together for a meal or for showing you the sights around their hometown. It’s […]
As coffee shops are often our go-to places to get some work done, we?ve spent our fair share of time in cafes, sitting in front of our laptops with a hot (usually?iced for Macrae)?cup of coffee in our hands. Thailand, like many countries we’ve visited, has a ridiculous number of coffee shops. It often leaves […]
Disclaimer: We no longer recommend Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and strongly suggest you do research into the reported cruelty against their elephants. You can continue to read for our experience and to see what we looked for when choosing an elephant sanctuary at that time. Remember to do your own research and due diligence in selecting where […]
The feel of sand between your toes, a soft breeze blowing through your hair, the smell of the water and fresh air wafting to your nose, and of course, the sound of the waves as they crash upon the shore. There really isn’t anything the two of us enjoy more than taking a trip that […]
What To Do In Pai The thing we noticed about Pai is that it is all about doing, or not doing, whatever you want. Whether it’s going on a paid tour, exploring around Pai on your own, or just staying close for the day, it all works. Pai’s casual vibe was a welcome respite from […]
Butter chicken, tandoori and naan. Three of the most common dishes you’ll find?ordered and served in?Indian restaurants in the Western world.?Back home, we have been to numerous Indian restaurants and inevitably we, and those we are with, revert to the same?familiar foods with perhaps some kind of masala thrown in to feel adventurous.??During our […]