Bangkok’s flower market is one place I knew I didn’t want to miss. I’d never been to a flower auction and was excited about the idea of seeing thousands of flowers in a market dedicated just to them! It might not be everyone’s thing, but it sounded like heaven to me. I set […]
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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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I’ve been planning this recent trip to Southeast Asia since spring. It feels like it’s been forever that I’ve been excited to be able to travel solo, unencumbered for 10 weeks. I consider myself fortunate to be able to travel for an extended time on so many levels. I’m thankful for the time, the finances, […]
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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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A few years back, I had a girlfriend who proudly announced to us one night after a few drinks that she could pee standing up– just like a boy. We peppered her with questions. Don’t you make a mess? What about your shoes? What about your clothes? How in the hell…? We didn’t get many […]
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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.
