Posted by: velvet touch in: ● July 25, 2010
Kids Rule in Legoland July 25, 2010 I grew up in an era of Atari, Space Invaders, Pacman, Boggle and yes, Lego. That explains why I was eager to see the Legoland theme park in Carlsbad, California. The Danish toy brand still never ceases to amaze me.
Posted by: jakespeed in: ● July 23, 2010
An Airport That Works July 21, 2010 The Phuket International Airport may not be the spiffiest airport in the league of Changi or Hong Kong, but the Thai government has done a good job in keeping it clean, functional and relevant. Despite the great Tsunami of 2004 and the recent anti-government riots, tourism in Phuket [...]
Posted by: velvet touch in: ● July 14, 2010
The Wild July 14, 2010 Ever wondered if it was possible to go to an animal park instead of the usual zoo? Look no further. The Wild Animal Park offers a glimpse of the animals in their natural habitat with an area of 730 hectares instead of the usual cages. Massive! That is one less [...]
Posted by: jakespeed in: ● July 13, 2010
Desolate Brown Sugar July 13, 2010 I have been to many beaches in South East Asia and the single most important characteristic I look for in a beach is the sand quality. In my opinion, the whiter and the finer the sand, the better it is. Like the most beautiful women, the one with the [...]
Posted by: jakespeed in: ● July 8, 2010
As Smooth As Silk July 1, 2010 What constitutes a comfortable, relaxing flight? Is it the size of the plane to weather the clouds and the winds that causes turbulence? Or is it the adroitness and the masterful route planning of the pilot?