Hidden in the myriad of soaring skyscrapers that is Hong Kong Island, there is a large horse racing track, which on Wednesday nights from September through July, sets the stage for an incredible mid-week event for locals and tourists alike! Happy Valley The Racecourse is managed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club and located in […]
October 21, 2013
Oktoberfest Celebration In Macau, China
Jim and I never intended to go to Macau, China for the beer. Our plan was to take a day trip on the ferry from Hong Kong to Macau to experience the city and see a few of the city’s main tourist attractions, which began at the casinos. Macau’s Casinos Macau is seen by many […]
October 11, 2013
An Ireland Tour Aboard The “Paddywagon”
Welcome to the Paddywagon Painted in a flashy vivid green, it was easy to spot the bus parked ahead as we drove towards it on a quiet Saturday morning in Dublin. I laughed at the pictures of the mischievous leprechauns painted all over the bus, grinning at me, as if to say “Haha – wait […]
October 9, 2013
Passion for Travel; TBEX Experience in Dublin
A Sense of Community I love my family. They tell me they’re proud of me, they’re loving, they spoil me and above all they’re supportive of my endeavors in life. But they’re not travelers like me. They try to understand my passion for travel but are still regularly surprised when I tell them I’m off […]
October 1, 2013
Your Guide To A Perfect London Saturday: Brewery Stops & Markets
It’s Saturday in London and your day’s free. What do you do? Easy answer. Explore London’s non-tourist paths, drink some beer & eat some great food! Stop #1 – Arrive at Maltby Street market by 10 or 11am. Browse through the unique stands and purchase a variety of incredible one-of-a-kind food and drink products Food choices: Local salami, […]
September 30, 2013
To Africa And Back In 24 Hours; Tangier, Morocco
“Going to Africa today.” I couldn’t believe I was really saying that! A long day of travel ahead, I woke up before the sun rose in Malaga, Spain, where I boarded a bus (2 hour journey) to meet my mother & father-in-law in Algeciras. Earlier that summer, as we relaxed on the porch of my in-laws’ […]
September 25, 2013
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Two Days in Seville, Spain
Charming narrow streets, mesmerizing cathedrals, gorgeous architecture everywhere you look…many European cities could fit this description. Add mouth-watering tapas, welcoming people and flamenco to this list, and you’ll be on your way to understanding my experience while in Seville. Must see tourist stuff 1. View from the top of Giralda tower The Giralda tower now forms […]
September 16, 2013
A visit to Brew By Numbers – Bermondsey, London
As each day passes, Jim and I feel more and more fortunate to have picked the Southwark area as our home base in London. Our recent excitement is due to the opening of Brew By Numbers – where a full fledged 10bbl brewery operation is going to be up and running very soon. Where: 79 Enid […]
October 26, 2013
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