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Category Archives: Trains, planes and ferries
Behind the Scenes: Bridge on the River Kwai
Before my journey aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express ended in Bangkok, we stopped on the real bridge on the “Kwai” river in Thailand. If you’ve seen the famous British movie, you have a general idea of what went on … Continue reading
Georgetown, Malaysia: One big museum
As I mentioned, most of what I saw on the Eastern & Oriental Express was from the train. But it was nice to get out and mingle with the real world for a little while. We stopped in Malaysia and … Continue reading
Eastern & Oriental Express: Big, beautiful tapestry
Warning: If you really want to see most of the places that the Eastern & Oriental Express cuts through in its path from Singapore to Bangkok, this isn’t the trip for you. Reason is, of course, you’re on this five-star … Continue reading
Eastern & Oriental Express: It’s a tough life
Last I mentioned the Eastern & Oriental Express, I was just about to board the train. And worried that my darling little pillbox hat would be on the ground in a crumpled heap before I ever made it to my … Continue reading
Tale of two subways: New York and Singapore
A NYC subway train at the Kew Gardens station, not far from where I was born. Taken on the way to JFK to catch flights to the Middle East and Southeast Asia. A station in Singapore’s subway system. The difference? … Continue reading
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Tagged NYC subway, Singapore MRT, travel
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Bangkok: But boss, I want to stay on de train
It’s over. My magic carpet ride, so to speak, on the Eastern & Oriental Express train. Started in Singapore, ended in Bangkok. Three days and two nights. (Are you keeping score? Because I’m losing track.) Bangkok is where I’m at … Continue reading
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Tagged Bangkok, desserts, Eastern & Oriental Express, food, Singapore, train travel
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Going to be murder if I don’t find right hat for Orient-Express
Just one week to go before I head to Asia to board the Eastern & Oriental Express in Singapore — sumptuous sister train to the Orient-Express in Europe. I’m all set. Well, mostly. In case you’re wondering: Why that one? … Continue reading
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Tagged Agatha Christie, AirTreks, Audrey Hepburn, Bridge on the River Kwai, Eastern & Orient Express, hats, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Murder on the Orient Express, Singapore, Thailand, train travel, trains, travel, Vietnam visa
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Martha’s Vineyard: Don’t worry about a rental car
After our long trip, it was tempting to linger at the 1720 House after a satisfying breakfast on this glorious day, which happened to be my birthday. To kick back in the sun room. With an affectionate lovebird. But as … Continue reading
NYC-Martha’s Vineyard ferry a no-hassle getaway
Everyone’s always doing 48 hours in such-and-such. Here’s one for ya: 42 hours in Martha’s Vineyard. Just enough for this first-timer to get enough of a taste to savor the full flavor of this special Massachusetts island. We were running … Continue reading
Coming up: NYC to Martha’s Vineyard, by ferry
Sure, anyone can drive from NYC to Martha’s Vineyard. But why, when you can take a ferry? The latest in a lifetime of ferry jaunts begins tomorrow. I’ve got my Dramamine (since nothing else seems to work). The “less drowsy” … Continue reading
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