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After 2 months in Penang, I was sure I had visited some of the best spots to eat. When I research places to eat I find it so hard to choose. Despite the number of alternative blogs, Tripadvisor, [...]

Do you remember that feeling as a young kid being told you were heading on a plane? So much excitement. You knew there would be plenty of fast food, junk food, and eating. Loads of eating. For [...]

Isn’t it the worst? You’re on vacation and on that sunny day that you planned to be jet skiing and tanning on the beach you come down with one massive headache. Now whether it was self-inflicted [...]

The kids and I have taken plenty of winter vacations and there are a few things we’ve decided we can’t live without. Our absolute thing you must have for the perfect winter getaway. But I’d also [...]

Atlanta. Home of movies, Coca-Cola, Whale Sharks, and CNN. It was on our road trip agenda as a simple pass-through, but with car troubles, our stay was extended and I am so glad. What was Atlanta [...]

After 5 trips to New York City, I’ve come to love the Big Apple. I almost consider a local. I could sniff out a $1 pepperoni pizza and wear a yankee hat like a pro. But I must admit I still get [...]

I can’t rave enough about Cairns. Why had I waited 40 years to visit the far Tropical North Queensland? It had everything you could want in a vacation, climate, resorts, water, fun, and yes, a [...]

San Diego is one of my favorite cities in the US. It’s famous for its warm weather climate, wonderful beaches, and, of course, the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The city averages more than 344 days [...]

Scrolling through Facebook I saw someone giving away lemons. I rocked up, grabbed ten, and then my daughter and I commenced a recipe hunt for something lemony to bake. A dessert, of course. I [...]

When I lived in Melbourne for 3 years this gloomy, big city grew on me.  Sure the weather is unpredictable and can be downright horrid at times, but it’s easy to see why people fall in love with [...]