3.5 lost days and 12 surprising discoveries

Posted by Audrey Chin on July 27, 2013 · 4 Comments 

The best made holiday plans can be upset. Weather, short-staffed inn-keepers and unforeseen road closures can conspire to turn an itinerary upside down. Often the disappointment poisons the whole vacation. But, it only takes a pause to change our perceptions and save the day. In Queensland, we ran into road closures along the Gold Coast. Our hotel in Cairns … Continue reading →

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A different lunch on the Mekong River

Posted by Audrey Chin on July 22, 2013 · 5 Comments 

Before going off to Australia, Heart Guy and I were in Vietnam. On an afternoon, we had lunch with some of the Mekong Delta kids we sponsor. Recalling this lunch now, it amazes me how we could have gone for that extravagant meal at Urban less than seven days later. I offer my memories of this … Continue reading →

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15 delectable dishes from Urbane

Posted by Audrey Chin on July 19, 2013 · 4 Comments 

Where did July go? It’s been more than half a month since I last posted! It’s more a case of where I’ve been, I guess … In Queensland, the beautiful North East Australian state just a helicopter skip from the Great Barrier Reef. The scenery is to die for. Glutton that I am though, this first … Continue reading →

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