2023-01-15 15:31
My friend Bubbles, who I was travelling with within the Balkans had a request that we stop over at Medjugorje. We got lucky because Medjugorje was on the way to Dubrovnik, Croatia, which is… Read More
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2023-01-15 15:31
I miss blogging... it's such a nice feeling to see the blog again. I really need to write and post pictures more often again. I know it's not an excuse to be very busy with the daily grind a… Read More
2022-06-17 23:02
A few years back I went on a Balkan road trip with my friend Bubbles. I blogged this trip, however, I didn't get to finish it so here I am back again, picking it up from where I left.From Am… Read More
2022-06-06 21:09
Last day in Dresden. We fly early in the evening so we still have a whole day really, although we were looking at going to the airport by 16:00. We had a lovely walk on the Bruhlsche Te… Read More
2022-05-22 07:53
I went to Dresden, Germany in 2017 with a friend (Bubbles) who flew over from Canada to visit me. We did a number of trips in Europe and Dresden was one of the city trips. She wanted to see… Read More
Last Night In Saigon/HCMC: Drinks At The Hotel Majestic And Dinner At Roadside Restaurant Vy Da Quan
2022-05-12 22:27
Our last night in Saigon / HCMC was spent with drinks at an upscale hotel with a view, followed by some local entertainment on the promenade, and then dinner at the famous roadside res… Read More
2022-05-08 12:39
Well, hello! How do you find my Vietnamese cone-shaped straw hat? They are called "Non la" and they go well when you are on a sampan boat :)In 2016, the day after Christmas Day, my par… Read More
2022-05-06 17:29
I made this trip back in 2016 with my family and one of the things we did was visit the Bitexco Observatory aka the Saigon Sky Deck.But not after a traditional Vietnamese lunch at Quan Vit G… Read More
2022-05-04 17:11
My second day in Brno was a full day of work topped by a lovely dinner. I will take you through the day.Brno city center.I woke up early and had breakfast at the hotel. Together with my coll… Read More
2022-04-14 22:56
Back in the summer of 2019, I went to visit Brno, a pretty city in the southern part of Czechia. Did you know that Czech Republic has changed its name to Czechia? However, it seems that… Read More
2022-04-11 00:08
On our last day in Saarschleife, we took it slowly taking our time in the morning. I was reading this thriller book but couldn't finish it before we leave. I told myself to read it whe… Read More
2022-04-09 14:02
This is the Saarschleife, the stunning horseshoe bend on the River Saar in Mettlach, Germany.There are a few hiking trails in the Saar-Hunsruck Nature Park. The famous short hike… Read More
2022-03-31 22:35
In October last year, I received my new lease car from work. When I joined this company more than 2 years ago, they gave me an SUV, a VW Tiguan. When the lease was up in April, I could choos… Read More
2022-03-29 21:47
Mont Buet is beautiful.It was still bad weather in the mountains so we decided to spend our time on other activities. I did some research on short hikes in the surroundings of Vallorci… Read More
2022-03-24 23:18
We were quite happy to spend a bad weather day in the town of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.We had a horrible 2nd day of skiing where Dutchman and I lost each other at the top of the mountain (2… Read More
2022-03-20 02:34
Hi Blog, I am sorry, I have neglected you big time. I didn't realise I missed you? I do. I really do. So I am trying to make amends by posting our skiing trip to Chamonix last Jan… Read More
2022-01-19 22:57
We have fallen in love with our dear prince Timo :)He is a Siamese - Ragdoll mix. He's a very affectionate feline who loves to cuddle all the time. We had him since November last year and we… Read More
2021-07-12 11:52
Destination: La Palma Island, The Canary Islands, Spain Travel Period: August 2020 On our fifth day on La Palma Island, Dutchman and I headed down to the capital, but before… Read More
2021-07-04 20:40
Destination: La Palma Island, The Canary Islands, Spain Travel Period: August 2020 We found ourselves exploring the coastal villages on the western side of the island. We ha… Read More
2021-07-04 14:15
Destination: La Palma Island, The Canary Islands, Spain Travel Period: August 2020In the beginning of the holiday, Dutchman and I were a bit disappointed in ourselves. We were used to t… Read More
2021-07-03 22:54
Destination: La Palma Island, The Canary Islands, Spain Travel Period: August 2020 We found ourselves exploring the coastal villages on the western side of the island. We ha… Read More
2021-05-24 22:12
Destination: La Palma Island, The Canary Islands, Spain Travel Period: August 2020 Our summer holiday last year was without a doubt a far cry from the summer holidays we've… Read More
2021-05-22 20:59
Hi blog, it's nice to see you again :)A sub-zero February 2021.Covid-19 has made life much slower for many of us but with the new reality of working from home and a new house that is a… Read More
2020-11-22 20:38
Destination: Mdina, Northern Region, MaltsTravel Period: November 2018This is Delphi and moi in Mdina, the ancient capital of Malta. We spent an afternoon checking out this place. We had lun… Read More
2020-11-01 18:13
Destination: Dingli | Rabat, Northern Region, MaltaTravel Period: November 2018We had a 5-day holiday in Malta and during our stay, we rented a car as it was easier for us to travel from the… Read More
2020-10-28 22:31
Travel Period: November 2018Destination:Valletta, MaltaOn our third day in Malta, we had breakfast at the famous Caffe Cordina, an old institution in Malta going back to 1837. After this, we… Read More
2020-10-21 21:22
Travel Period: November 2018Destination: The Three Cities, Valletta, MaltaThe Three Cities of Malta gave us a short trip back to the Phoenician times. It is a place that managed to preserve… Read More
2020-10-13 21:41
I am not sure what to make out of this extended Covid-19 status quo. There are times when I am feeling very serene and thankful. Other times, totally stressed out. It is mostly about w… Read More
2020-09-02 23:04
Hola! Taken a few days ago in Puntagorda on La Palma Island.We've just been back from our summer holiday on the Canary Island of La Palma in Spain. I guess the picture shows how well w… Read More
2020-08-20 00:06
Covid 19 aka Coronavirus has sure changed our life, our work and our lifestyles at home!I haven't been on holiday this year, seriously. We were supposed to go skiing in the Alps last January… Read More
2020-08-02 23:11
Travel Period: November 2018Destination: Valletta, MaltaI thought I have seen the most lavish and ostentatious interiors of churches in Vatican and Italy, but Malta proved me wrong in this h… Read More
2020-07-29 23:43
Travel Period: November 2018Destination: MaltaMalta is one of the small countries in the world, I believe it ranks the 10th! I have been wanting to visit Malta for some time and finally… Read More
2020-07-26 21:48
Visit Period: March 2019Location: Oud Zuilen, Utrecht, NetherlandsThere were a few international colleagues in town and being the assigned entertainer, sometimes self-appointed because no on… Read More
2020-07-17 00:19
Happy birthday to me! Right, I have turned the page and entered the midlife stage last June. I am now part of the 50 youngins :)In observance of Covid19 and to make my life easier in prepari… Read More
2020-05-10 22:23
We've had great weather this weekend except for today's Sunday. It is 16C outside with grey skies, periodic scattered rain showers, and there is a very strong wind blowing. There's a little… Read More
2020-05-06 23:25
There is a new saying that is going around in the corporate world, "Stay safe and stay sane!" Perhaps you can relate?Our lake at home where we stroll after working hours. This grey weather t… Read More
2020-04-22 22:09
WellingtonNorth Island, New ZealandTravel Period: May 2018Cuba Street in downtown Wellington.Welcome lunch in Wellington.We finally arrived in the capital of New Zealand! And the first thing… Read More
2020-04-19 21:44
Henley Park, Masterton Wellington Region, North Island, New ZealandTravel Period: May 2018We saw Henley Lake Park as we reach Masterton and thought we would do a quick stop to stretch our le… Read More
2020-03-14 22:41
Castlepoint, Wellington RegionNorth Island, New ZealandTravel Period: May 2018This part of the road trip was probably the lowest point we've had, although it ended up nicely, well unexpected… Read More
2020-03-14 21:14
Bluff Hill, NapierHawkes Bay Region, New ZealandTravel Period: May 2018As we continue on our road trip, the journey took us from Auckland to Rotorua where we visited the Whakarewarewa living… Read More
2020-03-11 20:58
Lake OkarekaRotorua, Bay of Plenty RegionNorth Island, New ZealandTravel Period: May 2018In Rotorua, we camped the night in Lake Okareka DOC campsite and this is our view the next day early… Read More
2020-03-09 21:07
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty RegionNorth Island, New ZealandTravel Period: May 2018Rotorua is the heart of the North Island and is famous for its geothermal activity. There are hot springs and hot… Read More
2020-03-08 14:32
Whakarewarewa "Maori" VillageRotorua, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island, New ZealandTravel Period: May 2018In Maori culture, sticking out the tongue means showing your strength, but really… Read More
2020-03-05 22:39
Dublin, IrelandTravel Period: September 2019After the business meeting in the morning, which went pretty well, by the way, I made my way to the Powerscourt Centre.The view from the balcony s… Read More
2020-02-23 15:21
Dublin, IrelandTravel Period: September 2019It was nice to visit Dublin again. A rather quick visit though as I was here for a business meeting. Because it's work travel I did not have any s… Read More
2020-02-18 22:08
La Norma, ModaneSaint Jean de Maurienne in the Savoie Region of the French AlpsTravel Period: January 2019This is our first time to visit and experience La Norma. The ski resort is small, co… Read More
2020-02-16 18:16
Bonneval-sur-Arc, Lanslebourg-Mont CenisSaint Jean de Maurienne in the Savoie Region of the French AlpsTravel Period: January 2019Bonneval-sur-Arc village in the French Alps.A year ago, Dutc… Read More
2020-01-05 23:03
Travel Period: June 2017Back in the summer of 2017, Dutchman and I holidayed in Skiathos which is part of the Sporades group of islands in the Greek Aegean Sea. We mostly spent our holiday i… Read More
2020-01-05 02:31
Travel Period: December 2018What would you do if you have one night to spend in Rome?Bernini's Barcaccia fountain on Piazza di Spagna.Hmm, it would be difficult to choose because there are s… Read More
2020-01-02 00:22
About the same time last year (1st week of January 2019), I went to Amsterdam to see an old colleague. We were colleagues at a research slash consulting firm 13 years ago. Goodness, I feel o… Read More
2019-12-30 01:36
Life managed to take an auspicious turn on the road, so here I am back again =)What can I say? I have been super duper busy in the last 6-7months that I didn't really have the time to come i… Read More
2019-06-01 22:37
Travel Period: December 2016Destination: Xiamen, Fujian, ChinaOn my last day in Xiamen, I decided to do a bit of joyriding in the local bus transportation of Xiamen. My end destination is th… Read More
2019-04-22 20:13
China is a country about tea. It is where tea comes from originally. I have recently read that after water, tea is the most widely drunk beverage in the whole world. Not surprising at all wh… Read More
2019-04-21 21:05
The island of Skiathos is small and is just perfect to navigate around with a scooter (or a motorbike).You get rewarded with views like this when you explore the island.Because we both do no… Read More
2019-04-21 20:51
This is our last dinner in Skiathos Old Town.Skiathos Old Town and the island itself is lovely and very much a highly recommended holiday destination for us. We have enjoyed our stay here. T… Read More
2019-03-17 21:42
Perhaps our favourite beach on Skiathos Island...Dutchman and I went here twice! And that's a lot because there were many nice beaches in Skiathos. We liked the small and cosy location and t… Read More
2019-03-17 10:34
Another summer day in Skiathos Island.Infinity Blue Restaurant sits on top of a cliff.Dutchman and I had no specific plans for the day except for dinner. We were eyeing to eat at the Infinit… Read More
2019-03-10 17:23
I quite feel guilty about this blog. What do they say? Promises are made to be broken? But then again I do not mind posting late. Seriously, I actually feel the pressure of the mountain load… Read More
2019-03-03 21:47
Skiathos Old Town is one of the prettiest Greek town island centers I have visited. It is very charming and welcoming, and it is also quite hilly with great vantage points for views.Moi on t… Read More
2019-02-25 21:30
One of our dinners in the Old Town of Skiathos...Grillhouse Aura George.Dutchman and I were craving for some mixed grilled meat for this particular evening.We've seen these row of tavernas i… Read More
2019-02-18 00:10
This is one of our favourite days in Skiathos.Agia Eleni Summer Beach.Lounging the whole afternoon until early evening on Agia Eleni Summer Beach in the Koukounaries and then followed… Read More
2019-02-10 22:37
So I am backtracking to our summer holiday trip in 2017 to Skiathos, a Greek Island in the Sporades archipelago in the northern part of the Aegean Sea. I will be posting a series of blog pos… Read More
2019-02-10 22:13
This is one of our evening walks in Skiathos and dinner on the harbour.Dining out during the summer holidays is something I always look forward to. For this reason, I pick nicely situated re… Read More
2019-02-10 09:41
On our third evening in the Alps, we decided to have dinner outside in Lanslebourg village.Lanslebourg village in Mont Cenis (Val Cenis).The tiramisu that saved the evening's dinner.It's a M… Read More
2019-02-03 17:03
We decided to stay in Val Cenis ski resort for our second day of skiing and boarding.The advantage of skiing off-peak season is less human traffic on the slopes.We learned that our ski pass… Read More
2019-01-30 05:01
This year's winter sport's holiday, we went back to Val Cenis in the French Alps.The next morning we woke up to a 3cm of snow. Not bad.We stayed at the CHG Residences & Spas - Le Chalets… Read More
2019-01-17 22:55
Sorry for the silence guys, I am on wintersports holiday in the Alps now...Dutchman and I are skiing and boarding here in the Alps until the end of the week. We've had all kinds of weather t… Read More
2019-01-08 22:04
Happy New Year fellow travellers and (good) lifestyle enthusiasts!The Oudgracht from the Vismarkt.I have been meaning to post more on a regular (daily!) basis but I think I am just getting o… Read More
2018-12-30 23:47
I have been wanting to post a daily life update in the Netherlands a while back but just didn't have the time to collate all the pictures. So I wanted to do an every 2-month update (ideally… Read More
2018-12-24 23:57
Aperitivo at Bar Piadeneria la Capanna.This is the Cesta Tower (or the Second Tower).After checking out the Guaita Tower, I decided to take the plunge and walk to the other two towers. Not t… Read More
2018-12-23 21:00
At the top of the Guaita Fortress on Mount Titano in San Marino!Two years ago I visited San Marino. It was a short solo trip in the northern part of Italy, visiting the foodie cities of Bolo… Read More
2018-12-23 09:24
This cafe has a spectacular interior design showcase of artistic details in Renaissance style. To me, it's simply, wow!I managed to find this historical and magical patisserie cafe during my… Read More
2018-12-22 14:06
After dinner at the Parlement Restaurant in the castle hill, I went around the Old Town (Stare Mesto in the local lingo) for a little evening walk before retiring for the night. My hotel is… Read More
2018-12-18 23:39
I have been wanting to visit Bratislava for years but never came around to actually planning the trip.Bratislava panorama from the castle hilltop.Just about to enter the Old Town's city gate… Read More
2018-12-12 22:58
So tell me people, who loves to check out the local (street) food scene when travelling to a new place?Well, raise your feet please! *pun intended* heheThese braised pig trotters are a delic… Read More
2018-12-09 19:35
Seafood soup with peanut base for dinner at a street-side stall.The skyline view of Siming District at night from Gulangyu Island.I realised that with my pace of travelling, which is I stop… Read More
2018-12-04 21:15
Xiamen is not those "Bucket List" or "Tick-the-Box" type of travel destination for non-Chinese tourists. To be honest, I am liking the idea that I have been here because of this, hehe.The Fo… Read More
2018-12-01 08:00
The highest peak of Gulangyu Island is the Sunlight Rock.The Sunlight Rock (aka Ri Guang Yan 日光岩) is a Buddhist Temple built on Gulangyu Island (Xiamen) during the Ming… Read More
2018-11-25 20:31
This is a bit of a very late post. This dinner was my last dinner in Cebu, just after Christmas.Scape Skydeck view in Mactan Island, Cebu.We are Asians - Filipinos, so it's all about sharing… Read More
2018-11-25 08:04
I was in Malta last week for a short holiday.The view from our hotel room at Phoenicia is the Valletta fortified city, the Grand Harbour, and the Three Cities. The view above is Valletta for… Read More
2018-11-11 21:01
Ah, our last day in Sarajevo!View of the city of Sarajevo from the hills near the fortress.Well, we didn't do much on our last day in the city.We had breakfast at the hotel, then we checked… Read More
2018-11-11 13:14
Have you heard of the Bosnian War and Genocide in the 1990's? For the young generations and for those living outside of Europe, perhaps you have not.I believe this is the missing person &hell…Read More
2018-11-10 23:41
First things first, I am not religious. I do not believe in any god. I used to though. But that was a looooong time ago. Like, some 20+ years ago....Easter Sunday mass service at the Sacred… Read More
2018-11-05 21:21
The beautiful ambiance and views at the top of the restaurant.Restoran Kibe Mahala in Sarajevo.I have to say that Restaurant Kibe Mahala, is hands down, the best restaurant in Sarajevo when… Read More
2018-11-04 21:17
Stari Grad is the old town center of Sarajevo and within Stari Grad you will find Baščaršija, the inner old town and the remnant of the Ottoman Empire.The busy Ferhad… Read More
2018-10-28 00:13
The Old Town of Sarajevo or Baščaršija as it is called was built in the 15th century by Isa-Beg Isakovic, he was an Ottoman general of Bosnian origin.The Gazi Husrev-beg M… Read More
2018-10-22 23:11
On our 5th day in Val Cenis, which was a Wednesday, a massive snowstorm fell. It was our first time to experience an official snowstorm in the Alps.Walking in the snowstorm.We've had our fai… Read More
2018-10-21 20:43
Our third day of skiing is probably the most epic we’ve had in this Val Cenis winter sports holiday in the French Alps.This the beginning of the Flambeau slope.The Girarde chairlift in… Read More
2018-10-20 23:40
Seriously, last winter, we only had one (1) single day of sunny day skiing! We weren’t that lucky.That's moi there, about to take the Solert red slope.But even though we’ve… Read More
2018-10-20 21:06
I have been having these wintersport pangs in the last weeks. Winter is coming and I miss the snowy mountains. I miss skiing.The ski resort apartment complex where we stayed at in Les Champs… Read More
2018-10-13 07:42
A government forest management office in Leersum.Dutchman and I love our forest walks in the weekends. Our go-to place is the Utrechtseheuvelrug forest which is not too far away and fo… Read More
2018-10-08 20:33
This is another favourite of the family!Pancakes at our favourite go-to pancake restaurant in Utrecht and the whole of Netherlands. At the Theehuijs Rhijnauwen in Bunnik. I cannot count with… Read More
2018-10-07 21:23
I cannot remember how many times I have been to this castle anymore but every time I go, this castle never fails to always take my breath away. She is that stunning and out of this world!Tab… Read More
2018-10-07 19:32
This is my first time trying Peruvian Cuisine, and thanks to Pat of the Ceviche y Maas (Peruvian Restaurant) in Rotterdam.A gourmet-esque version of the Peruvian ceviche.I knew Pat some 16 y… Read More
2018-10-06 08:43
The Mosel River.The view of the vineyard terraces from the river path.Our hike from Zell back to Bullay was a far shorter one because we didn't go back through the Mosselsteig, the terraced… Read More
2018-09-30 21:31
Before this trip, I did not know about Zell much. I have been in the Mosel River before but didn't really pay any attention to the small villages. It's usually on the second and third visits… Read More
2018-09-29 21:41
Around this time, September, last year, Dutchman and I went on an extended 3-day weekend getaway in the Mosel River area in Germany.The village, Merl, between Bullay and Zell.Dutchman and I… Read More
Best Panoramic Dinner View In Skiathos: Olive Thea Restaurant And The Burlesque Toilet And Full Moon
2018-09-26 21:47
This has got to be THE BEST DINNER WITH A VIEW ever on our summer holiday last year on Skiathos Island, Greece.Simply gorgeous...The best ever that I have decided to make the view as my blog… Read More
2018-09-24 21:22
One of the things that are really cool about the Greek Islands is being able to plane spot.How cool is this? Planespotting from a cafe?Dutchman and I have plane spotted in many islands… Read More
2018-09-22 16:36
One of the really nice dinners we've had in Skiathos, in terms of stunning views, was at Sofia's Family Restaurant, Café & Bar.Sofia's Family Restaurant from the Church's hilltop… Read More
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