Singapore never ceases to amaze, transforming itself each time we come back for a visit. Becky was born and raised here, but hardly recognizes the country that Singapore is today. Quite possibly one of the cleanest, safest, and most culturally diverse countries in the world, Singapore is a thriving hub of activity. Keep in mind…Continue reading Singapore
Category: Asia
Thailand
We’ve only managed to scratch the surface of Thailand, but from our very short forays into this amazing country, we like what we see. Bangkok is a pulsating, vibrant city that is always on the move. “One Night in Bangkok” lyrics have never rang so true “One Night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster,…Continue reading Thailand
Malaysia
Our Costa Victoria cruise took us to several interesting ports of call in Malaysia, to include Langkawi (an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, located about 30 KM off mainland Malaysia), Georgetown (the capital of the state of Penang), Port Klang (gateway to Kuala Lumpur), and the quaint, seaside city of Malacca. We…Continue reading Malaysia
Philippines – Borocay & Manila
The Philippines consists of an archipelago of over 7,000 islands which is home to over 90 million inhabitants. We barely scratched the surface when we took in the sights of Manila (the chaotic capital) and lovely Boracay (voted one of the world’s best beaches). We found the Filipino people to be friendly, easy going and…Continue reading Philippines – Borocay & Manila
China – Beijing
Beijing is a city of sharp contrasts, with an ancient past coexisting alongside futuristic looking buildings and modern structures. We were very excited to visit this hip, happening city immediately prior to the 2008 Olympics, when the city’s inhabitants were giddy with delight at the prospect of finally being selected to host one of the…Continue reading China – Beijing