Category: Food
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Martinborough Wine Tasting
One of the reasons we were so excited to get this house sit here in Martinborough was the proliferation of wineries in the area. We were not disappointed. During our ten day stay we dedicated three days to visiting cellar doors. We managed to stop in at 15 of the closest wineries with varying degrees…
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Welcome to Fiji
If you had asked me 5 years ago whether I ever imagined living in the island nation of Fiji I probably would have answered, ” I wish”. Well here we are spending 4 months in this idilic corner of the world. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t all rainbows and unicorns, but it is damn close.…
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Vietnam Cost of Living
I have received a few requests for more information on the cost of living here in Vietnam. I am more than happy to share this information, however, I also want to point out this is just our personal experience. It is certainly possible to spend a lot more, or a lot less, depending on what…
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Vietnam Food
This blog is all about Vietnamese food. However I am putting a disclaimer in right at the start. I am not a “Fear Factor” fan and do not enjoy eating something just because it is bizarre and gross. As well there is plenty of “nasty” stuff the locals eat that I simply am not going…
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Angkor Wat and Siem Reap
We have been so fortunate to have had our introduction to SE Asia begin here in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Starting with a fantastic house sit looking after two very interesting sphinx cats in the heart of Siem Reap. It has been a wonderful experience. The primary reason most people come to Siem Reap is to…
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Things to see in Siem Reap
On our flight on Silk Air from Singapore to Siem Reap there was a group of young Cambodians that were just returning from the OzAsia Festival in Adelaide, Australia. They were members of a group called Phare, The Cambodian Circus. We only chatted briefly with a couple of them but they came across as very sincere…
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Life Down Under
Life down under is pretty fantastic I have to admit. Apologies to friends and family in chilly Canada, but the heat beats the heck out of scraping ice from car windows any day. We have been busy visiting local sights, including the Daisy Hill Koala Sanctuary. As well, we have been fortunate enough to take…
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Travelling by Ship
Cruising. It is many different things to many different people. When I was younger I never really understood the attraction. However now that I have done a few (very few, 3) I certainly know what things I really enjoy and what things irritate me. One of the best things is perspective. Whether it is views…
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Boquete, Panama
After spending two weeks checking out Bocas del Toro, we then travelled to Boquete by a boat/bus shuttle. A very efficient way of travelling between these two hot spots. We were fortunate enough to be able to spend a few days in Boquete, Panama. Much to our chagrin however we had to depart before we…
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Keeping Busy in San Juan Del Sur
I kind of like this place. That is definitely my impression after having been here a couple of weeks and finding our rhythm. As I sit writing this blog I can hear the music rolling down the main road from yet another gathering getting prepared for the day. It appears there is some type of…