How to make fitness a priority when you travel
We are firm believers that travelling is the best way to learn about life, mature and develop your sense of curiosity. For us, travel is certainly the life-long university degree…
We are firm believers that travelling is the best way to learn about life, mature and develop your sense of curiosity. For us, travel is certainly the life-long university degree…
Do you travel for work? Are you in your year gap travelling the world? Are you an avid vacationeer? Staying fit could be one of your problems and we sure have…
Oman is a gem. From Dubai you can drive a few hours to reach Musandam, where you will reach Khasab via a breathtaking ride by the coast of the Gulf of…
What to do in Dubai? Well take a break from the glitz and glamour and come see what Old Dubai has to offer. Yes Dubai is known for its tall…
The Nest by AIA designed by the great team of The Lab Saigon (FB) is a breath of fresh air in Ho Chi Minh City. A new working place, well situated…
In the search of iconic hotels in Vienna, a stop at the Park Hyatt was a must. It is just a few steps away from the Golden Quartier, Vienna’s oldest…
Located in the premium location of downtown Kuwait lies the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait At Burj Alshaya and it truly needs to be seen to be believed! With sky high…
Many travellers think of Thailand as the only option for a beautiful island vacation. Vietnam actually has plenty of good options and most of us find ourselves in this dilemma, which island…
We have just completed our first Safari and we wished we had a list of what we needed to bring to make sure it is a comfortable as possible. So…
Gone again? How? We make travelling a priority for our healthy lives. We are savvy travellers while keeping our jobs. It is possible to be a globe trotter without quitting…
Last long weekend we managed to sneak away to Istanbul to check it out for the very first time. We got a really good deal with Qatar Airways, who do…
Now we’re about to kick back and enjoy our summer hols or upcoming Eid, whether it’s a backpacking adventure or a 5-star luxury resort, your hair needs to be looking…
There are many things that qualify as “tough”. Jumping out of a plane, running at people trying to tackle you, university exams, but I think one excellent way to measure…
One of the first things we wanted to do when we got to Dubai is to see what it looks like from the air. Many options are available such as…
As logic suggests, the higher in altitude you go, the less oxygen there is in the air. So we were a little worried when we booked La Paz, Bolivia about…
Montreal in the summer is one of the best cities you can visit. A stunning European city in Canada, French being spoken everywhere with some of the best foods you…
While planning how many days you should take to drive along the Californian Coast, you might be asking yourself which cities you should stop by and how long. This planning…
You must be wondering why we think the Ritz-Carlton would be your home in Dubai? Situated right at the end of the strip of Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), the Ritz-Carlton…
Brunch? Vietnamese? Yes please! Good winning combination for Mitch & I that is in love with Vietnamese food and just can never get enough of it! So we went with…
For our first Zanzibar experience, we made sure to choose a hotel that is part of the GHA (Global Hotel Alliance) so we can use our DISCOVERY Loyalty membership. If…
As a Canadian, Thuymi frequently grew up on family road-trips to the USA. It is one of the most versatile countries in the world, with the nation encompassing a wide selection…
After a long and stressful week leading up to Christmas, we needed a cafe where we can relax, unwind and get some things done. We drove along Beach Rd until Comptoir…
Combining our passion for travel and sports is always our goal. So when an invite was available for the Angkor Wat Half Marathon in Cambodia, we booked our tickets and headed…
In all my time living in Montreal, I never took the time to pay a visit to the famous Bota Bota Spa. Now that I’m living abroad, when I visit…
As savvy travellers, we love regular comfort and lavish stays. This love for suites in hotels has started quite young for Thuymi as she grew up for the first 15 years…
It’s the summer in Dubai and you must feel like take out instead of going out. Deliveroo, Uber Eats, etc can be quite tempting with non healthy options so we…
As much as we love our photography on DSLRs, there’s no complete trip without our iPhones. Mobile phones nowadays have cameras that are out of this world and we have…
There are many temples to visit in Bangkok and you obviously want to see them all. Discover more about Wat Pho and make up your Bangkok temple path for your…
With the hustle and bustle of Dubai, we get tired so quickly and often seek to escape. Escapes don’t always need to be via a stay-cation, it can also be…
Things You need to Know Below are a few tips and tricks on several important bits of information that might help you plan your next trip to Iceland. Plan in…
Growing up, I was constantly told what I could not and should not do. Don’t touch that, don’t leave that there, you can’t eat that. However, someone forgot to mention…
It happened. I remember 6-7 years ago, even at the time we were on AsianAvenue.com, some of my Vietnamese friends going back to motherland would come back posting a set…
It’s not just any hotel. It’s a hotel that the interior will make you think you are actually staying in an extension hall of a museum. Nice details everywhere from…
Brooklyn is a hip place to be. Walking around Williamsburg, enjoying great coffee and eating delicious breakfasts. So many things to do. Enjoy my recent pictures of our day in Brooklyn…
Myanmar has been in the news for a host of different reasons, but one thing is for sure, it is quickly picking up as a tourist attraction. It is getting…
Follow our journey driving from San Francisco down to San Diego through our Instagram pictures @thuymi @mitchhyde7 San Francisco After seing it on @caseyneistat #vlog, I finally try it at…
Boston is only a 4 hour drive from Montreal, perfect for a road trip if you are based there. If you are not, Boston is still an American city you…
When we were in Egypt, we stayed at a very central location at the Marriott Cairo. Along side the Nile River, it is close to the Pyramids and the go…
Bali has so many hotels, it is easy to get lost in the search for quality/price. Hotel Indigo Seminyak Beach in Bali is quite a new resort and is a…
In Yangon for the evening? Here are the 3 spots to go to enjoy some delicious food & drinks, as well as a great ambiance and decor. // Où aller…
Our honest answer is NO! At the end of the day, it’s your body, “You do You”. From a health perspective and from our lifestyle, we pledge to still workout…
Don’t you dream of having one of those beautiful pictures on the perfect white floor and with crazy mirror reflections from the floor? That’s at the famous Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia…
Salt are the pioneers of Food Trucks in Dubai, created by 2 Emirati women. The place is very popular, especially to the Royal Family, which my colleague did spot one…
The Mena House is a historic palatial hotel, based in the shadow of the great Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo. The place was originally built as a royal lodge…
The Giza pyramids are a must wen you visit Egypt. Expect crowds and evident tourist scams! Not to worry, we have been and here are are pro tips to enjoy…
Santorini is known for it’s sunsets but not always their beaches. I had to go investigate myself and ended up visiting many beautiful other spots that the island has to…
When you hear Dubai you are usually expecting grand things. You’ve got it right, the XDubai team, after have created in the past a zip-line going across the Dubai dancing…
As frequent flyers and travellers that take our health and fitness seriously, we had to build (or try to at least!) a lifestyle that would allow us to combine having…
There is nothing worse than knowing the airport where you land is so far away from the city. When you want to go to South Korea, specifically Seoul, you must…
La Gaspésie est un petit coin du Québec où la nature est à l’honneur. La région vit principalement du tourisme et on comprend très vite les raisons. La Gaspésie est…
There are plenty of business travellers in Dubai and most of them prefer to stay close to Dubai Downtown. On Sheikh Zayed Road, the major highway of the Emirate, there…
Laos is quickly becoming popular with tourists with Bangkok, Hanoi, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur all now offering direct flights to the once hard to access country. It is still quite…
Are you visiting Nepal and only spending your time in Kathmandu? Everyone must think you came to only trek mountains but that’s not the reality. Don’t worry, you can still…
With the exciting happenings of the World Cup in Russia, we thought that you might have some free time to travel around with games being played in 12 venues throughout…
It has been a little over 6 months I’ve been using the Apple Watch and I’m quite a happy camper with it considering while I was cooking or cleaning my…
Saudi Arabia recently announced its effort to grow tourism for 2030. It approximately projects a 10% growth of visits yearly.The most important announcement has been the visa details for tourists of…
Le Québec est un endroit incontournable. Si tu visites, surtout en été, il est un incontournable de faire un tour en Gaspésie et je te conseille trois endroits un peu…
Ever had a problem of combining a lavish stay while still taking care of yourself physically and mentally? The Retreat on the Dubai Palm have discovered a gap in the…
The city of Vancouver, Canada, is one of those charming cities that attract tourists from all over that world. Heading there in the summer is by far the best season…
Yes, the World Cup is here! Russia is a place we always wanted to go but with complicated visa application processes we never made it a priority to go. Although,…
United Arab Emirates like to do things on a GRAND scale! In Ras Al Khaimah they launched in January 2018 the longest Zipline in the world and this is everything…
When Thuymi and I started dating we realized quickly we both love sports and travel. We started to do both, travelling to chase sports events and fitness events. Our first…
One of our favourite places in the world is Thuymi’s home state, Quebec. From Montreal, a drive to Quebec City takes only 3 hours (2,5 hours if you drive fast)….