As I began planning my trip to Thailand, I kept coming across images of floating markets. They looked so romantic, harkening back to the days when travelling by canal was the only way to get around. There are several such markets within a reasonable distance for a day trip from Bangkok, I just had […]
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My first morning in Bangkok I awoke excited to get out the door. But where to start? I wanted to break myself in easy as I was still travel weary. I decided a trip to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun would do nicely. The river ferry was a 10 minute walk from […]
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It’s funny how things work out. I had a New Year’s Eve post planned based on how I thought tonight would go. I should know better. This year, I have the good luck to ring in the New Year in Bangkok, Thailand, a full 12 hours ahead of my loved ones in Ontario. I typically […]
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This post won’t have any beautiful photos of Asia, as I’ve chosen not to promote these activities. Please read it if you plan a trip to the area. I think it’s important information. One of the first articles I came across when I began researching my upcoming trip to Thailand was about Tiger Temple. A temple […]
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Part one of my travel clinic appointment dealt with immunizations available to the traveller and where to find someone to give them to you. This post will focus on the other things that can go wrong with your health when abroad. I know everyone has their own opinions on vaccines and medications. This post is […]
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Vaccines are a controversial subject. I stand firmly in the for-them court, which is why, six months before my trip to Southeast Asia, I made an appointment at an independent travel clinic. In Canada, you can also visit the community health clinics for free, but the wait times were long and appointment times less conducive […]
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Hi, I'm Leslie.
Ever the girl with restless feet, I began travelling as soon as I was old enough to leave home. Creative people, inspiring locations and unexpected experiences bring me joy. And let’s not forget good food! Join me as I hunt it all down.
