“I can’t believe they’re sending me AGAIN to the US for business trip, and you know what – the Singapore Airlines tickets are sold out – so I had to take Air France. And the worst part of it – I have to transit in Paris overnight! That city is so dirty and the people are just so obnoxious. How annoying!” she rants while munching her lunch. My jaw just dropped. For couple of seconds my mind just went blank and the only thing I can think of is WHAT A BITCH! Of course I can’t say it to her – she’s a colleague. It would be politically incorrect. Hold on, someone wants to give her FULLY PAID trip halfway across the world IN BUSINESS CLASS and FIVE STARS HOTELS and she’s… complaining? For the record, ... read more

Me: Uhm, are you sure you don’t want to see other girls… naked? Him: No Me: Are you sure? Him: Yeah, of course! And…. why are we even discussing it? I thought it’s obvious already. I was kind of taken aback by my husband’s response.Was that the “real truth”? Or the kind of truth that a husband thinks his wife would want to hear. Well, he’s definitely not gay. Or is he? Probably the question should be whether he wants to see other DUDE naked? Ha ha… Nah, KIDDING. Before my husband read this blog and gets mad – I can confirm that he’s 100% manly man. But seriously – he’s not interested in other girls? Either he really has the heart of a devoted angel, or he’s lying. Either way, I respected his perspective and ... read more

“So… why would Little Mermaid killed herself? Why didn't she just… find another guy?” my husband asked. Errr, I don’t know. Because she was trying to proof that her love was true? I was trying to explain the Little Mermaid story to my husband; while struggling to take tourist-less picture of the statue (which is difficult considering the hordes of people that came out of tour buses). From what I can remember, sold her voice & soul to the evil witch; then died as sea foam once she found out her love was not returned by the prince. You know, for children’s story – that’s pretty raw emotion. I remember crying when I first read Little Mermaid (I hope you’re happy HC Andersen – you made a little girl cried). For a famous statue – it’s ... read more

I don’t really understand football; or soccer; or whatever you want to call it. Every now and then I might watch, but mostly I find Kardashians reruns to be more interesting. But hey, I’m in Manchester – so football is definitely in the agenda. Manchester United stadium actually has a stadium ad museum tour programs where you can join and roam around. With a little bit of research, you should be able to find online discount voucher you can print for 20% off. Click HERE – hope the link still works by the time you found this blog. Unfortunately their stadium is closed for tourists due to games when I was there. I found out way too late when my train and hotel has been prepaid – so I try to settle for the National Football ... read more

After 3 blue sky mornings in a row, this morning is a bit cloudy. Well this is winter. The Grassmarket newly refurbished hotel is so comfy that I'd rather linger in my bed today. url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g186525-d582548-r149479477-Grassmarket_Hotel-Edinburgh_Scotland.htmlRead my review here.After so many early trains, I need a holiday within a holiday. One of the good thing about solo trip is you can do whatever you want. And today I want a late start. I enjoyed my breakfast in bed while watching some property show and holiday scam series, and actually enjoying this. I walked along the Royal Mile, not that hard to find the Edinburgh Castle. Just before the castle there's a Whiskey Museum but you have to pay 12 GBP or so. Not drinking alcohol at all, I decided to give it a miss. I finally able ... read more