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White Man Muzungu Price – African Prices are Too High ???

Muzungu Price. What is it? Many African businesses never seem to have a fixed price on their items so this can make it really hard to shop. Prices always fluctuate based on the appearance of the person and even the color of that person’s skin who is purchasing a product. This is an experience that […]

5 Things That Could See YOU Bumping Into A Celebrity

As it is often said: “Celebrities are like the wind; you always feel their presence but can never get to see them.” It is for this reason that history has a record of some of the craziest things people try doing to get close to their favorite celebrities. However, after visiting Dusit Thani in Bangkok, […]

Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

Adelaide may be known for the ‘Malls Balls’ but it is also known as the ‘City of Churches’ because in the old days there was a church on nearly every main street in the city. If you are as religious as residents of Adelaide, then the title of this article makes perfect sense to you. […]

What’s the Craze with Virgin Australia Airlines?

Honestly, “what is the craze with Virgin Australia Airlines?” Most people have continuously asked me this question not only because I am Australian, but also because I have had an opportunity to sample a number of airlines over the past many years. Well, we wanted to find out, and so booked our flight with them […]

Getting Treated Like Royalty

Have you ever wanted to be treated like royalty?   To feel so significant and to have that extra-special care and extraordinary attention? Well, it is possible with one of the leading airlines in the world and the ‘Royal Treatment’ begins with fabulous service the minute you check in your luggage. This is an airline […]

Keeping WELL When Travelling to Bangkok

Staying fit and healthy is always a top priority for me as a single parent. It means that I get to share the joy of traveling around the world with my son who is equally delighted to be part of this great experience. And the minute our taxi arrived at the Well Hotel I was […]

How Single Parenting Keeps You Fit?

How Single Parenting Keeps You Fit? Single Parenting Misconception There is a common misconception that single parenting is almost unbearable and that those who walk that road are destined for depression and failure. The ‘doom and gloom’ that I was destined for a miserable life as a single parent. This is one of the key […]

Top 10 Things To Do With Kids In Bangkok Thailand

Travelling is amazing!  You get to see so many new places and to explore and discover.  BUT – The worst thing about traveling can be when you get to your destination, only to realize that there is nothing planned for you to do as a family. Often you are so busy snagging that last minute airline […]

What Happens When An Iconic Hotel Has a New Transformation?

Our trip to Bangkok has exposed me to something new that we would like to share with the world. I sat in shock talking to the marketing staff about one of our most favorite hotels in the world – The Dusit Thani in Bangkok.  This is the third time we have stayed at the Dusit […]

Tips And Tricks For Single PARENTS On SAFARI

As a parent, there are times when your dreams come true and you get to take the kids and go on a safari. To ensure that there is a smooth flow of events, you will need to ensure that everything is in check. Overlooking anything could cause a disaster, so it is important to plan […]

Add A Little Luxury To Your Vacation in Bangkok

We have arrived! It has been a rough start to Bangkok with our luggage being left behind in Ethiopia, so we have been told to go out and shop for emergency supplies every day until it arrives (up to 3 days) by the airline and so we only arrive in our casual flying clothes. But […]

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES for a modern African Experience

Our time has come to leave Kenya and getting to the airport was rather an adventure. Firstly, I somehow looked at the times the flight from Ethiopia was leaving rather than when it was leaving Kenya, so that meant that our time to leave our lovely hotel was quite a dashing trip.  We had a […]