A personal interview with Dave Netterstrom, Mayor of Cocoa Beach. Two words describe his plan for Cocoa Beach’s future: re-invest & rebuild.
Pass the Toilet Paper Please…
If you’ve travelled through Asia, you would have seen the ubiquitous round plastic toilet paper dispenser sitting on top of the table for use in place of napkins. Now to clarify, the dispenser is only used in classy establishments… If you are having street eats – you get the roll of toilet paper without a… Continue reading Pass the Toilet Paper Please…
In Search of Empanadas in Old San Juan
Whenever I’m in a location where there is great latin cuisine like Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, I set out in search of the best empanadas.
What Your GPS Doesn’t Know May Hurt You!
Your GPS tells you to turn left and turn right but can you really trust that seemingly smart, polite woman, talking to you from that little box strapped to your dashboard? I don’t know about you, but GPS Sally is constantly getting me lost and she keeps recalculating… recalculating… recalculating I’m reminded of a news… Continue reading What Your GPS Doesn’t Know May Hurt You!
McDonald’s Taro Pie – Memory Monday
Today’s Memory Monday photo of Taro Pie from McDonald’s comes courtesy of a friend and fellow traveller, Alan Chau. In case you are wondering there isn’t a problem with the photo and your eyes aren’t playing tricks with you, the taro is in fact purple. A man of few words Alan states the following… “McDonald’s… Continue reading McDonald’s Taro Pie – Memory Monday
Airboat Tours in St. Cloud, Florida
Alligators, Birds, Snakes…and more! If you’re looking for more than a commercialized airboat ride in Florida, then an airboat tour with Wild Willy’s Airboat Tours, in St. Cloud, Florida is for you. Located less than an hour from Orlando, Wild Willy’s is more than just a ride; it’s an educational adventure too. “Look on the… Continue reading Airboat Tours in St. Cloud, Florida
Bad Press and Cruise Ships
There’s been a lot of bad press these days when it comes to Cruise Ships. In the past week there have been issues with Carnival Legend and Carnival Dream. A few weeks ago there was the Carnival Triumph….then of course there was the Costa Concordia disaster last year. I’ve been getting questions almost daily from… Continue reading Bad Press and Cruise Ships
Flashlight for Safety
Do you have a flashlight in your travel bag? You never know when there is going to be a black out in your hotel, a disaster…or even a zombie apocalypse.
Carry-On Luggage – One Bag to Hold it All
Carry-on Luggage – Size, wheels, soft or hard exterior. Calculated Traveller decides which cabin baggage is the best decision when travelling light.
Hong Kong – View from Victoria Peak
No trip to Hong Kong is complete without a trip by tram up to see the view from Victoria Peak and the harbour down below….everyone has done it and bought the t-shirt in one of the many night markets to prove it. The views are breathtaking…even through the city smog.
Does your Phone Make a Good Travel Companion?
So you’ve booked the trip of a lifetime and you want to take your best friend in the whole world along. The two of you are inseparable, going everywhere, doing everything together. It’s only natural that you wouldn’t want to go on your trip without…your PHONE. If you’re not careful your best friend could turn… Continue reading Does your Phone Make a Good Travel Companion?
The Dreaded Part of March Break Planning, Packing, and Preparation
We all enjoy March break—our toes in the sand or relaxing by the poolside, but the planning, organization, and dreaded packing can lead up to wanting to literally pull your hair out March Break is that time of year when Canadian families head south to escape the cold. It’s a welcome break between the Christmas… Continue reading The Dreaded Part of March Break Planning, Packing, and Preparation
Travel Tip – Reusable Water Bottle – Would you like some germs with your water?
When travelling with a reusable water bottle use these tips to keep the bottle, your water and most importantly you germ-free.
Cross Off Number 1 on the Bucket List – Skydiving
Skydiving was number 1 on my bucket list. It’s a bit of a cliché; I admit it, but skydiving was something I promised myself I would do. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous. It’s illogical to voluntarily jump out of a plane trusting a complete stranger to 1) deploy the parachute and… Continue reading Cross Off Number 1 on the Bucket List – Skydiving
Bleach Wipes – Always Keep Some in Your Travel Bag
Read why I always travel with a pack of Clorox bleach wipes. It may be just for my piece of mind, but I don’t want to waste my vacation time being sick!
Carry-On Luggage – My journey to en-LIGHT-enment
Follow my journey and my challenges as I try to lighten my luggage and travel with only carry-on luggage. A journey of en-LiGHT-enment.
As I look through photos from past travels I’m always reminded of the smells, sounds and tastes of the place captured within the lens.
Hong Kong is one of those favorite memories.
I’m first generation Canadian Chinese and although my first trip to Asia and Hong Kong was back when I was 18 years old – I don’t really remember much of that trip other than doing a lot of shopping (that was a long time ago!).
This trip however, I remember well…
Hong Kong Shanghai Street
I recall walking down Shanghai Street near our hotel in the area of Yau Ma Tei on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong. My husband and I would often take this back street to avoid the busy hustle and bustle (and pollution) of Nathan Road. There we were with a bag full of freshly baked Chinese buns and egg tarts. We were eating those pastries like crazy they were so yummy and this batch was still warm from the oven.
As we were walking (and munching) along the street we stumbled across this building under construction. We stopped and watched as the workers were strapping the bamboo together for scaffolding.
Hong Kong is such a modern metropolitan city but like all things Chinese…we still follow the ways of our ancestors in our customs, celebrations, food and even construction techniques.
Read more about Hong Kong:
– Hong Kong – View from Victoria Peak
– Why I Love Celebrating Chinese New Year, Even Though I’m Not Chinese!