Tag: food
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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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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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Singapore in 35 Hours
Singapore was never a place I had considered as a travel destination. However, that is the beauty of travel is you become aware of things previously unknown to you. At best I understood that Singapore was one of those places you passed through on your way to other locales. On our way from Australia to…
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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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Living Without Power
Day 1 As I am typing this it is very dark and very hot. Due to a situation beyond our control we are sitting in the dark (except for a dozen valiant candles holding back the darkness) due to our electricity being cut off today. After returning home from yoga this morning we found the power…
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Cost of Living
One of the questions I always have when we ponder a move to a new locale is how much does it cost to live there. Travel expenses and even accommodation aside, what is it going to cost me day to day to exist there. With that in mind here is a little primer and what…
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Where Do You Get Your Food?
One of the common questions we get after people realize we are not planning on living in a hotel environment is “Where do you get your food?” and “Is it safe to eat?”. After I sat down and pondered this I understand why people ask. There is always concern about the quality of the water…