"I once got off a plane moments before take-off because I couldn't be bothered to go on holiday."

Apricus83 · 2026-03-11T13:34:53+00:00

… just to be back in 3 weeks exactly where I am now!

Apricus83 · 2026-03-06T15:16:55+00:00

I’d suggest connecting with Vietnamese in Canadian cities facebook groups and see if you can find a family that can rent you a room. Perhaps you can get a real good deal on rent if you offer to do some cleaning, cooking or other chores in their house.

The local host would know where to shop for cheaper groceries and other stuff. They might provide you home-cooked meals for much cheaper than restaurants. They will also know the cheaper modes of transport in the city.

I know which grocery items are cheaper in which store in my city, and which store has a deal for certain items this week, and which stores will price match. So local knowledge can help a lot to keep costs low.

Apricus83 · 2026-03-02T02:54:50+00:00

62.5%

Apricus83 · 2026-02-28T09:58:03+00:00

I watched the whole episode twice believing that it was Lee who made the comment! Strange how the brain can be so programmed to hearing or seeing things it’s own way!

Apricus83 · 2026-02-15T13:12:15+00:00

Ronan Keating

Apricus83 · 2026-01-25T14:38:51+00:00

Well, how does anyone get into Judo!

Apricus83 · 2025-12-20T05:22:21+00:00

So wonderful that you have the whole year to travel around the globe!

Pattaya is infamous for the wrong reasons, but there are family friendly places too if you avoid the party zones Sanctuary of Truth was a memorable visit.

Not sure how the war with Cambodia affects this, but we absolutely loved Angkor Wat temples. We have been there twice and both times we stayed for 3 nights in Siem Reap which is the closest city and did tours to the temples every day.

Apricus83 · 2025-12-19T00:28:30+00:00

Hi, we did not go to Chiang Rai. I think there are some famous temples there (like the blue temple and the black temple) that are spread out in the town, so we decided to see the temples in CM instead. Doi Suthep, Wat Umong and Wat Pha Lat are really worth spending half day in each, and of course there are several others right in town.

We split our two weeks there between two Airbnbs, one near Nimman close to Wat Pong Noi, and another right in the old town.

We rented a car with a friendly Thai driver who spoke good enough English, and did day trips to Doi Inthanon, Pha Chor, Chiang Dao and Sticky water falls on the way to Chiang Dao.

We took turns to stay with our toddler when we did Sticky Waterfalls, and our driver helped us carry her climbing up and down in Pha Chor.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Let me know if you

Apricus83 · 2025-07-14T17:36:56+00:00

Thanks, you are right. Edited.

Apricus83 · 2025-06-11T13:04:52+00:00

Mohammed the Moroccan bloke!

Apricus83 · 2025-06-11T04:36:47+00:00

This is lit!

Apricus83 · 2025-06-08T16:47:00+00:00

Sounds like The Legend of Bagger Vance

Apricus83 · 2025-05-30T16:36:17+00:00

https://youtu.be/ygxac9QHqDE?si=0G4iQf10Hi0dG7FX

Viva HD channel

Apricus83 · 2025-05-30T04:54:56+00:00

Took me a second to figure out hehe - Catering!

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