Birthday Cake and Karaoke in Hong Kong

Hong Kong in July is likely to get you soaked. You know it, but still it is unpredictable, still you get surprised. Tropical showers are frequent and heavy and the water comes down with such power that streets quickly become rivers. We had spent a day exploring the city, occasionally ducking inside bars and restaurants … More Birthday Cake and Karaoke in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is the Street Market Paradise

We love street markets, all kinds of street markets and Hong Kong is a dream come true for anyone looking for such experiences. We stayed partly in Kowloon, partly on the Hong Kong island side and experienced some markets on the both sides of the city. The second day in Hong Kong (we stayed first … More Hong Kong is the Street Market Paradise

Partial Transit of Panama Canal

The islands of Gatun Lake, the large artificial lake of Panama Canal, are not islands at all, but mountain tops. We had never heard of this surreal reality before, Panama Canal was built over mountains. They say that below surface the spirits of the villages that were drowned during the process, still keep calling for … More Partial Transit of Panama Canal

Fun Fort Lauderdale: Florida Swap Shop

When in Fort Lauderdale, we always make sure to spend some hours at the huge Florida Swap Shop. A fun bargain hunter’s paradise, filled with sensory fireworks. This is a refreshing antidote to sterile shopping centres, clone malls and high-end boutique streets. (Places we do admit enjoying as well, though). Florida Swap Shop is an … More Fun Fort Lauderdale: Florida Swap Shop

How We Plan For a Cruise

Cruise planning is much more than booking for the cruise. So far we’ve booked all cruises directly online and separate flights to match, but for many people the cruise organizer agencies are definitely a good alternative. This takes time and effort on your own, every time. We are pretty well organized and have lists of … More How We Plan For a Cruise