Asia Lite

WRITTEN BY Julie

Our visit to Singapore in January 2011 was at the tail end of our epic, six week Southeast Asia adventure that had stops in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Compared to the many other countries we...

04.17.15

Hello World, Once Again

WRITTEN BY Julie

You know that saying that you should dress for the job you want, rather than the job you have? We take it to heart and have a closet full of elegant clothes to prove it. But in the 18 months we’ve been running...

04.11.15

We got Scammed!

WRITTEN BY Julie

Being taken advantage of as a traveller is the worst. It’s only happened to us a few times but when it does, we feel embarrassed, out of control of the situation and it also inevitably colours our view of the...

04.08.15

The Heat is on in Saigon

WRITTEN BY Julie

In 2011 we travelled through Southeast Asia on an epic journey and sabbatical from life. We spent the most time in Vietnam, travelling south to north, mostly via train. Our first stop was Saigon (previously Ho Chi Minh...

04.04.15

Visiting Angkor Wat

WRITTEN BY Julie

A staple on many people’s bucket list is a visit to Angkor Wat, the ancient city near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The ruins cover many miles and spending one or more days exploring the various temples is literally the...

04.03.15

Basil Does Hampstead Heath

WRITTEN BY Julie

Hampstead Heath is one of London’s iconic parks, sprawling and filled daily with families, sports teams, tourists, picnickers and photographers. You may know it from the ending of the movie ‘Notting Hill’ when...

03.30.15

Restaurant Rebel

WRITTEN BY Julie

I’m sick of fancy food. As a restaurant enthusiast and adventurous eater, it’s taken me a long time to get here. But here I am, and I have the need to go public with my rebellion against Michelin stars.My...

03.29.15

Cambodia is not Kansas

WRITTEN BY Julie

Cambodia remains one of the most challenging places we’ve ever been. We loved experiencing the frenetic city of Phnom Penh, the beach of Kep and of course the stunning ancient city of Angkor Wat. But...