Northern Vietnam culinary adventure
A short introduction to our food tour of northern Vietnam.
Photo: fruit buffet served onboard Orchid Trendy on our cruise in Ha Long Bay
Going on Vacation? What about your pet?
Deb R explains the challenges and reasoning behind her decision on how to handle her dog while she was gone on vacation.
Escape to Ninh Binh
Traditional fish traps in the rice paddies near our hotel, Trang An Retreat. (2024)
Vietnamese and Thai Markets
Deb R’s post about the indoor and outdoor markets we visited during our trip to Thailand and Vietnam!
Photo: Fresh fish splashing about at the market in Bat Trang, Vietnam (DA Donnelly, 2024)
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!!
Guest post by Deborah R about the amazing food in northern Thailand and Vietnam from our recent trip!
Photo: Chiang Mann Residence coffee shop in a back alley of the old city of Chiang Mai (DR, 2024)
Vietnamese Restaurant in Kensington
Review - new Vietnamese restaurant in the Kensington area of Calgary!
Thai Food is Number 1
Some incredible seafood on display - waiting for orders - at the Chiang Mai night food market (just across from the northern part of the moat).
Real Travel Adventures: Part 10 - Deb’s Dos for hot, humid climates
Deb R shares her travel’s dos and donts.
Chiang Mai and Doi Inthanon, Thailand
Wachirathan Waterfall, Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand
Arrival in Chiang Mai, Thailand
“Live your life by a compass, not a clock.”
~ Stephen Covey
Elephants dying and continue at risk
A beautiful elephant as part of the culture/nature of Chiang Mai, Thailand!
The Journey - Where adventure begins
Guest post by Loreen Ayuda - regaling her first international flight!
Real Travel Adventures: Part 9 - What I’m packing…
“Pack what you NEED and not an iota more!” ~ Lt(N) DA Donnelly, Canadian Naval Officer (Ret'd)⚓
Ready, Aye, Ready!