I had a very pleasant time riding the COMET this morning.  No, not that comet. 🙂 THIS COMET. //photo grabbed from Get Philippines’ Facebook page The COMET or City Optimized Managed Electric Transport is an e-vehicle designed as an alternative to the various modes of transportation in Metro Manila, particularly the jeepney. […]
Today’s guest post by Anna Smith reminds us how important planning is especially if you’re visiting a place for the first time.  Traveling to Europe can be daunting if you’ve never been there before. The countless possible places to visit that Europe presents can also be quite overwhelming but once you’ve nailed down exactly […]
Just received a pleasant surprise today. Â Some months back, I was interviewed by a writer from Zen Health Magazine. The magazine was doing an article about women solo travellers and I was one of those they wanted to feature. So long story short, the issue was finally printed and today, I got my copy! Cool, […]
Perfect weather at 15 degrees, breath-taking landscapes, wonderful food, friendly people… these are what I remember of my first visit to Hanoi 11  years ago. Did you know that Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam?  Yup, it’s not  the bustling Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC, formerly Saigon) as many may  initially think.  Of course […]
For those of you who keep forgetting what to have and not have in your hand-carry bags, this may be of some use. Â Here are some tips on how to pack a hand-carry toiletry kit for short-haul flights. This is my hand-carry toiletry kit. It’s a small see-thru pouch that actually holds 11 important items. […]
