• Buddha
    Myanmar,  Travels

    Myanmar

    A and I picked Myanmar for our trip together.  It would be her last trip in Asia before she headed home to Germany.  For me, it would be a chance to take a bit of a longer break, with Christmas and New Year being a quieter period at work.  Neither of us had been to Myanmar, but we’d heard good things, so it seemed like a good choice! Most memorable things about Myanmar: How incredibly friendly and kind the people are The beautiful, peaceful Inle Lake area.  Many people will tell you Bagan is their favourite, but for me Inle was the highlight of Myanmar The pale yellow face paint…

  • Cooking classes
    Asia,  Food,  Travels

    Cooking classes abroad

    I LOVE taking cooking classes whilst I’m travelling abroad.  To-date, I’ve tried cooking classes in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bali, and Vietnam.  So much fun, and if you’re a foodie like me, it’s fascinating to see how some of your favourite exotic foods are made.  Next time you’re on vacation, try one out. For inspiration, here are some info and links to the ones that I’ve done in the past. Vietnam: I did the Hoi An Eco Cooking class (in you guessed it, Hoi An).  It’s a super cute family run course and the bonus is you get to ride a little round bamboo boat to the facility where the…