Check fleamarkets for cheap kimono Tokyo hassome of the best flea marketswe’ve ever seen, and we’ve known people to pick up secondhand kimono for no more than a couple thousand yen — with theobi(kimono belt) and other necessary bits to boot. If you’re in the city when one of th...
Yet another good example of a Whisky that is not an easy one. The ABV is high and you need some experience and patience to get all out of it. Come to think of it, I even never tried this one with water. Novices would be put off by the initial aromas from the nose. This is not...
Sometimes we would nip in to the cathedral. We would do this through the coffee shop which in those days was next to the chapter house. You could get in the back door of the cathedral that way without having to shell out real money to go in. At the front door there were fierce look...
This particular apartment choice can be found in Stari Grad and is located less than 10 minutes’ walk from the beach. The balcony will wow you with mountain views, sea views, and garden views to boot, and you’ll get free WiFi to wow your friends with it, too! Apartments are large a...
Stay here for: The best of all worlds location, with a private pool to boot. Bo Phut Resort is indeed a triple threat: get total privacy in your private pool villa, enjoy walking distance to Fisherman’s Village and explore Bophut's bay in the resort's free kayaks. On land? Don't ...
At home I unloaded the boot and am about to start setting the fire using a copy of the Weekend FT as a starter, brought home from the Soho hotel we stayed in before Christmas. The hotel stay cost roughly a third of what we paid for THGs car. ...
Unfortunately, no phones or cameras are permitted here but this is certainly one of the more interesting parts of the tour as you get to walk about half a mile down through the entry tunnel before walking a bit further through the infiltration tunnel. Helmets are provided to everyone as the...
Years ago I went to teach in an urban school in order to join black people in their quest for equality. I was naïve, unaware of my ignorance, and totally conscious of race. What I learned was to question: why always in black and white? Please look for
One word of caution. The area is known as the budget accommodations capital of Hong Kong, driven partially by one place: Chungking Mansions. No doubt you’ll find a cheap place to stay in this ridiculous sprawl of a complex. But from personal experience, I’d advise you to stay away if...
boot, which I’ll need after all the wining and dining I’ve been doing. After my fifteen minutes of fame on the bohemian stage, I’ll be exhausted. I’ll need an opportunity to unwind, and a nice cup of tea and some delicious pastries will do the trick. Who am I trying to kid...