I'm committing myself to 150 days or 21 weeks starting today to get to my ideal weight. I'll need to lose ~50 pounds so I'll track, measure document everything along the way.
Ao Nang beach in Krabi
Krabi has an enviable position as a southern province on Thailand's Andaman seaboard with one of the country's oldest histories. Tourism is quite lively here, even in the off season (the rainy reason), which is just about to end now, thankfully. There are several beaches in town including Ao Nang, Ao Phra Nang and even... Continue Reading →
10 Days of Dining Experiences at Unbeatable Prices for China Restaurant Week
When I was still in Montreal, we use to have an annual restaurant week that allowed great restaurants to show off their latest creations to new customers and allowed diners to experience new restaurants that they've been meaning to check off their lists, or often never even heard of before. I was thoroughly enthused when... Continue Reading →
The Waibaidu Bridge – A Longstanding Heritage to Old Shanghai
When in Shanghai, one must check out the Waibaidu Bridge ( 外白渡桥) at the foot of the Suzhou Creek. This bridge, also referred to as the Garden Bridge in Shanghai, is not only the first all-steel bridge in China but also the oldest surviving bridge of its kind. With its location adjacent to the bund, it's only... Continue Reading →
A Formal Introduction
So a few weeks ago I jumped straight into my first blog posts on this site completely forgetting to introduce myself to my internet readers. How rude of me, so let's fix that now. I'm Kash, a Canadian expat currently based out of Shanghai working in digital marketing for one of the most innovative imaging... Continue Reading →
New Years Eve at the Jing-An Shangri-la in Shanghai
There is no better way to ring in the New Year than to be in the company of dear friends. A catered, free-flow champagne countdown party and a stay at 5-star hotel doesn’t hurt either though. S o with no desire to weather the cold temperatures outdoors, the mobs of people rushing about and the... Continue Reading →
Taiwan: Settling In
First Impressions: As my plane landed at TPE airport in Taoyuan, I was excited at the possibilities that awaited me here in Taiwan. I was greeted outside the arrivals by a pre-arranged pickup, and to my surprise he drove a black Saloon; a current model Camry if I recall correctly. I was a little surprised... Continue Reading →
Singapore – The cleanest little country in Asia
My first impression of Singapore was the same as most of the other first hand accounts I've heard, a clean safe-haven in the middle of all the pollution frenzy that is South East Asia. Everything in Singapore is at a convenient distance, mostly due to the size of this little "country" which extends about 41km... Continue Reading →
Whats the Capital of Thailand – BANGKOK!
Whats the capital of Thailand? -BANGKOK! Thailand has been keeping me pretty busy for the last few weeks, but here are the highlights from the land of smiles. Suvarnabhumi Airport: Got to the airport at 12:30 at night (which is a fun time to get there since there is no more public transport) however, I... Continue Reading →
Thailand: Land of smiles
Thailand: Land of smiles; cheap food and crazy tuk-tuks After my excited time in Tokyo, and about 51/2 hour flight I was now at the very sweet looking Suvarnabhumi Airport and its about midnight. After dodging the sketchy taxi services and 'limousines' offering their services (these are everywhere in Thailand btw, so if you're there... Continue Reading →