DANCING PANDAS

Journaling The Journey

Koh Lanta – Serene Simplicity

  Koh Lanta is one of the most accessible tropical islands in Thailand that is mostly unspoiled and very welcoming. The island is only 70 kilometers from Krabi and it’s international airport, but feels a million miles away due to it’s gorgeous strands of never ending beaches, lush jungles, pretty coral reefs and bohemian laid […]

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3 Steps to Save Money on Online Shopping

Shopping Online 3 tips to save money

Nowadays online shopping is the way that most of us shop, right?  It is so much easier than going to a store and picking out the items that we need.  The stores are busy and don’t always have exactly what we need.  Yet online – well there we have so many options and it is […]

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Finding Seclusion on Koh Phi Phi

Koh Phi Phi Thailand

Phi Phi Island (Koh Phi Phi) is synonymous with a young loud party scene. It is set on a tiny island in the Andaman Sea, dominated by cliffs in the midst of the most gorgeous turquoise water and jungle. And yes, the over crowded Tonsai Bay is exactly that – party central but we found […]

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My Favorite Beach in Phuket

As many of my friends know, I love Thailand and so many of it’s glorious islands.  Just not super touristy Phuket.   We had 3 free nights at a Marriott resort expiring, so it made sense to give Phuket Marriott Nai Yang Resort and Spa a chance to prove me wrong.  Located a few miles from […]

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Discovering Ancient Ho Chi Minh City – 4 Fascinating Days

Night Street Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, still often called Saigon, is a whirl of pulsating energy amidst it’s modern concrete skyscrapers, cosmopolitan restaurants and chic boutiques intermingled with French Colonial charm and dire poverty. Wandering through timeless alleys with high end shops next door to squalid eateries, massage parlors and nail salons, adjacent to incense-infused temples was […]

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Hoi An the Splendid Jewel of Vietnam

Hoi An Vietnam

Just a 40 minute drive south of Da Nang is a magical ancient town called Hoi An meaning “peaceful meeting place”. Walking through it’s narrow streets set on a graceful river I felt like I was in Kyoto and Venice at the same time. This town was officially established in 1595, but has been influenced […]

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Flashy Da Nang -Vietnam #1 Beach Town?

For most travelers Da Nang is a stop on the way to Hoi An or the Marble Mountains. But this coastal city which is half way between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is also known for its sandy beaches, cosmopolitan vibe and history as a French colonial port. Da Nang from Above Da Nang […]

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