Category Archives: Asia

A Fun Restaurant In Manila

Singing Cooks & Waiters • Great Food & A Good Time Manila is a large and diverse city with lots to see and do. If you are there for several days it is possible to enjoy the diversity and to venture into the outlying countryside for some picturesque sites. If you only have a day,Continue reading “A Fun Restaurant In Manila”

Surprises Shopping On Dong Khoi Street

A Short Story Strolling On Vietnam’s Premier Shopping Street Spending a few days in Vietnam on two occasions recently, we spent time shopping on Dong Khoi Street in Saigon. (Officially, the city is Ho Chi Minh City, but even the locals still call it Saigon). Vietnam is a bargain hunters heaven, featuring a great exchangeContinue reading “Surprises Shopping On Dong Khoi Street”

Laem Chabang, Bangkok’s Cruise Port

Laem Chabang The Cruise Gateway to Bangkok, Thailand Cruising in the South China Sea is becoming increasingly popular which normally includes one or two ports of call in Thailand. Thailand is one of the most advanced and open nations in Southeast Asia, once known as Siam. It is bordered by Myanmar (Burma) to the north,Continue reading “Laem Chabang, Bangkok’s Cruise Port”

Getting Around Singapore With The MRT (Metro Rapid Transit)

One of the worlds truly great subway systems is the Singapore MRT and it is a solid innovator. Many of their systems are recognized and implemented worldwide. If you are lucky enough to get to Singapore for a visit you must use the MRT to get around the city. From the time you arrive atContinue reading “Getting Around Singapore With The MRT (Metro Rapid Transit)”

Cruising Asia and the South China Sea-

Asia Itineraries To Explore Cruise lines are expanding their itineraries every year to attract more passengers. While in the past the vast majority of cruisers have been North Americans and Europeans that is rapidly changing. Two rapidly growing demographics are Latin Americans and Asians. By creating more exotic itineraries they not only bring back loyalContinue reading “Cruising Asia and the South China Sea-“