My Take On “Cheesy” Tourist Attractions

My Take On “Cheesy” Tourist Attractions

I was at a Cafe the other day and happened to overhear a conversation at the table behind mine. One of the girls was planning a trip to London and the others were enthusiastically telling her where she should and shouldn’t go. “Stay clear of the London Eye,” one of…

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4 Great Products For Curly Hair

4 Great Products For Curly Hair

I was born with a mop of hair on my head and grew up thinking I had the worst hair in the world. It … View Post
Hotel Review – Copthorne Orchid Hotel

Hotel Review – Copthorne Orchid Hotel

The Copthorne Orchid Hotel in Penang, Malaysia is around a 40 minute drive from the Penang International airport. I chose to stay here because it … View Post
One Night In Kuala Lumpur

One Night In Kuala Lumpur

If “blogger’s block” isn’t a thing by now, it should be. I’ve had an unusually long case of it for the … View Post
Restaurant Review – Gonguura

Restaurant Review – Gonguura

Edit – This restaurant has permanently closed. Coming across Mumbai’s first and possibly, only Andhra eating joint, Gonguura happened by pure chance. I was … View Post
Things To Do in Mumbai When You Have Nothing To Do

Things To Do in Mumbai When You Have Nothing To Do

Updated: Aug 2026 Personally, I hate having my life disrupted by routine. But living in a city like Mumbai does that to you – work, meetings, … View Post
The Taxi Scam At Dadar Station

The Taxi Scam At Dadar Station

Dadar station, at the centre of Mumbai, is already bustling at 5 am. People are heading to/from work, flower and fish vendors are chatting … View Post
Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré: The Miraculous Shrine Near Quebec City

Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré: The Miraculous Shrine Near Quebec City

Updated: Aug 2026 Quebec, like a child of mixed parentage, has features of Europe and Canada, with her own distinct French personality. She takes you … View Post
The Market City Food Crawl

The Market City Food Crawl

I’m not sure if it’s a deep ingrained habit or just some weird eccentricity, but I hate being late. I’d rather … View Post
ON RENTING A HOUSE IN GOA

ON RENTING A HOUSE IN GOA

Updated: Aug 2026 I’ve gotten quite a few emails over the years from tourists who stumble across this blog looking for information on renting … View Post
Albert Gilles Copper Art: A Hidden Gem on Quebec’s Côte-de-Beaupré

Albert Gilles Copper Art: A Hidden Gem on Quebec’s Côte-de-Beaupré

Updated: Aug 2026 If you’re driving from Quebec City towards Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, there are plenty of places demanding your attention. Montmorency Falls. The countryside. The … View Post