Going from Singapore? to Singapore! How Impressions Can Change Between Trips

It took more than one trip for my impressions of Singapore to shift. I’m not entirely sure why. Perhaps its reputation for having restrictive laws gave me pause, but I LOVE cities. Living in and around NYC most of my life formed my strongly-held opinions about the ways cities should be, not that it is […]

The Maldives: A Vanishing Beauty

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Traveling with Toddlers: Chiang Mai

Please be aware that this blog post contains affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you). It took us an entire year to make it to Northern Thailand for a visit to Chiang Mai. The long weekend due to the […]

I tried Kuala Lumpur for the weekend and here’s what happened

One of the best things about living in Southeast Asia is the ease of travel from country to country. The spouse and I recently found an excuse (in the form of a boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Lucas Matthyse) to get away to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the weekend. Whether you’re a boxing enthusiast […]