This post has taken me a lot longer to write than usual. In fact I’ve been sitting on this draft since I was in Sri Lanka back in March! It feels like an end of sorts, yet it also feels like a new beginning. I have mixed emotions about my sabbatical drawing to an end…
If I was to rank the countries I enjoyed the least, Sri Lanka would be #1
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou Before coming to Sri Lanka (SL), I thought I knew what to expect. I figured SL has a similar culture to that of India. Dress appropriately, be…
“Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied after Mauritius”. Mark Twain
If you google Mauritius, you are bound to come across this quote by Mark Twain. It appears Mark Twain was simply repeating what he heard a local say during his visit there. Regardless of who said it, I agree with them! If heaven does exist, I want it to be like Mauritius. Mauritius is a…
The second chapter of life in DaveNis diaries
This blog post is going to differ from my other posts as I am going to be sharing something rather personal about our lives. WARNING! It’s a lot longer than usual. This story is the beginning of the second chapter of life in DaveNis diaries 👫. David and I were already engaged prior to embarking…
Has it really been four months?
An apology is in order as its been too long since I last wrote. I do however have a valid reason. I was busy planning our wedding in India and it was a lot more work than anticipated. More on that later. In my last blog post I shared our trip to Malaysia. There’s a…
Tailoring in Hoi An
Hoi An is known for it’s romantic vibes, it’s abundant tailors and it’s silk lantern. Here’s what you need to know about getting a suit done in Hoi An. Lesson #1 : Don’t pay in advance They will tell you that they will make modifications until you are happy and sell you the full kit….
A taste of the West in the East!
After spending a month of divine exploration in Vietnam, we flew to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I was rather excited for this new leg of our trip as I had always been fascinated by Malaysian culture. A Muslim country with a rich mix of Malay, Indian,Chinese and European cultures. Their cuisine is a mix of Indonesian,…
Ho Chi Minh, you surprised me!
I have already expressed how much I loved Vietnam. This country surprised me more than any of the other Asian countries I have visited thus far. When I think about Vietnam, I see a flower blooming in a field of weeds. It’s a blossoming country full of love and laughter. There’s hope for the future…
Cat Ba Island (Vietnam)
“Don’t go there! You won’t like it!” That was what the locals were saying about Cat Ba Island. From our Grab drivers (Asian version of Uber) to the hotel manager, everybody we spoke to seemed to be on the same page about Cat Ba. Vietnamese people go there on holidays. There’s a high season and…
How to book the best Halong Bay trip (Vietnam)
Spoiler alert: Our goal is to have the best value for money. Our expected level of comfort is what people now call “flashpackers”. After doing extensive research online and inquiring at several travel agencies in Hanoi we decided to book our cruise through our hotel. Here’s why… One of the first things you hear when talking…
Little “Hanoi-ances”
A little poem about the good and bad things of Hanoi.
Vietnam, a country full of surprises
After spending a month in Thailand I was ready to move on and explore a new country. To be honest, Vietnam was relatively low on my countries to visit in South East Asia. I had nothing against Vietnam, I simply wanted to visit other countries more. So although I was excited to be leaving Thailand…
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