New York – Day Three

After hopping into bed at 7am I slept until about 10 when John and Chrissy got up. Jay came home in a fluster, her card wouldn’t work in the cab and the cabbie was waiting downstairs for payment. Not only did John run down and pay for her cab but her bought her a coffee … Read more

Now I know why everyone in Vancouver wears gumboots.

My morning has been hilariously unfortunate. It actually started last night. There was no hot water for my shower. A little pissed off I retired to bed happy in the thought that I would have one in the morning. WRONG. No hot water this morning either. So without a proper shower I ran around and … Read more

Sapporo Sushi – West End

We were searching everywhere for takoyaki (octopus balls) last Monday to no avail. Everywhere was shut or didn’t stock them but Sapporo Sushi did! Tiny wee place on Robson. We sat outside ad shared the takoyaki and a spider (soft shell crab) roll. Both were delicious. Especially the takoyaki! A little hard to catch the … Read more

From outraged to engaged

Okay so outraged is a bit of an exaggeration but I thought it made a good title. I visited Chameleon Restaurant at the Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington. Being my last night in NZ I had poured over Wellington menus and decided we would visit there so I could have the NZ crayfish with scallops. Yumm! We … Read more

Hawaii Day Two

Day two in paradise. Even though it poured down a lot of today it was still stunning. I got up at 6am (gaahhh) as I had to meet the bus at 6.50 around the corner. That’s my excuse for being exhausted. Took the bus to Kualoa Ranch. What a magical place. Those mountain ranges take … Read more

Ladurée, Ginza Mitsukoshi, Tokyo

Such opulence. I suddenly felt underdressed in my casual travel gears. It’s like walking into a princesses high tea. Everything is pastel and luscious looking, themed to the last tiny detail. Rose pink velvet chairs with matte silver studs, pastel mint and pink coloured ribbon hangs behind all the beautiful boxes you can put your … Read more

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