Travel Tuesday: 007 in Thailand

Read this article, 50 years of James Bond: a dream 007 travel itinerary, from Lonely Planet.

As ode to James Bond's 50 years in film, here are the photos taken during our trip in Phuket, Thailand in 2010. These were the locations for the 1974 film The Man with the Golden Gun.

 Here it is... James Bond Island. My hubby took and edited this photo.

And this is Phang-nga Bay.

Thursday Travel Trivia: The Alnwick Garden

The Alnwick Garden is perfectly situated in the heart of Northumberland - away from the hustle and bustle of city life. See their official website)

The centrepiece of The Alnwick Garden is the Grand Cascade, a magnificent tumbling mass of water, ending in an eruption of fountains sending 350 litres of water into the air every second. A computer system synchronises four sensational displays that offer not only a visual treat but more interactive enjoyment too for younger visitors who can play amongst the water jets. (from http://www.visitalnwick.org.uk/explore/gardens.htm)

The Garden is the Rose Garden, a mixture of pergola lined paths and walkways, covered in climbing and shrub roses mixed with glorious clematis and honeysuckle. This garden combines colour and fragrance to tempt the senses, with a collection of over 3000 roses.

Travel Thursday: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Never Miss Saigon. Yes, never miss this city used to be called, Saigon.

As described in Lonely Planet, Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis on the move – and not just talking about the motorbikes that throng the streets. It is Vietnam at its most dizzying: a high-octane city of commerce and culture that has driven the whole country forward with its limitless energy.

Speaking of motorbikes...

Vietnam is also known for having one of the best coffees, spring rolls and Phở (beef noodle soup).
Of course, trip to Ho Chi Minh includes a little history review at Cu Chi Tunnels and the War Museum.

















Any tourist will not miss Saigon's night life.
The Notre Dame Cathedral and the Main Post Office are two of the sights you will not want to miss taking photos of.
















And this is my fave shot during the trip. The photos of rubber trees on our way to Cu Chi Tunnel.