I find myself leaving Bangkok after five days feeling like I barely scratched the surface. It wasn’t from lack of exploring. I was out every day and night, wandering, seeing the sites. I made new travel friends and had several conversations with warm-hearted Thais. But a city that holds 11 million people has a lot […]
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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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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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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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Sewing isn’t my favourite creative activity. I’m more prone to hot glue something than whip out my sewing machine. That said, I can sew a straight line, so when I was organizing my packing for an upcoming trip, I decided to make myself a couple shoe bags. Shoe bags help keep your clothes from getting […]
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I set off on my first backpacking journey was when I was 18. I was off to Italy, Greece and Turkey for six months, and while I did start in Milan, I finished my trip in South Africa. I flew out of Canada with the now defunct Canadian Airlines. Those were the days of proper […]
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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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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.
