We’re not sure if Starbucks has made this official, but rumour has it that their location on the 35th floor of the Taipei 101 building is the world’s highest. Now, with no official designation about this from @Starbucks, that could certainly be up for debate. And, what exactly is being referred to if it’s the […]

On our most recent trip to Africa, we missed out on an opportunity to visit Ethiopia and add one more stamp to our passports because we hadn’t yet received a yellow fever vaccination.  As we sat in the transit lounge of the Addis Ababa airport, we were kicking ourselves for not having been more prepared.  To […]

Have you ever wanted to climb a palm tree on a tropical island in the Philippines?  Or, how about anywhere else in the world for that matter?  Well, today is your lucky day because we’ve broken down the process of climbing a palm tree into 5 simple steps. Step 1:  Find the perfect tree. Unless […]

Like all Asian countries, bargaining in Bali takes its own special touch.  Following these 5 tips will help you turn into a bargaining pro before you know it! 1. Never ask “how much?”…unless you have full intentions of buying the item.  As soon as you ask the price, the game is on and you’ll end […]

Bangkok’s Platinum Fashion Mall can be daunting for newbies (See Bangkok’s Platinum Fashion Mall For Newbies).  That’s why we’ve put together this list of 10 tips of how to survive a day of shopping at this wholesale paradise. 1. Arrive early and plan for an entire day.  Even if you don’t shop the full day, […]