Mary Chong

6 Tips for Solo Travel on a Budget

Posted by Mary Chong | Jun 20, 2018

Solo travel is liberating, but can easily get expensive! That’s why we came up with these amazing tips for solo travel on a budget. Now you can travel alone freely without breaking the bank.

Graft Wine and Cider Bar, Watkins Glen New York

Posted by Mary Chong | Jun 15, 2018

In the small town of Watkins Glen in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York with a downtown of literally a few blocks, the last thing I expected to find was Graft Wine and Cider Bar with fine dining in a relaxed casual charming environment.

Horseback Riding with Painted Bar Stables at Watkins Glen NY

Posted by Mary Chong | Jun 3, 2018

My horseback riding adventure with Painted Bar Stables through the trails of Finger Lakes National Forest in upstate New York is full of fond memories, wishes, natural landscapes and Scotch.

Five Tips for Eating at the Hotel Breakfast Buffet

Posted by Mary Chong | May 28, 2018

Trying to eat healthy when travelling is challenging but not impossible. If you use these tips at the hotel breakfast buffet, you will get off to a healthy, delicious and cheap start to your day!

10 Travel Size Beauty Products Everyone Needs

Posted by Mary Chong | May 13, 2018

With warmer weather and blue skies right around the corner, it’s time to hit the road or take a flight to a fabulous destination for your summer vacation; it would make packing so much smoother if you had some fabulous travel size beauty products to take along. If you only pack travel size toiletries you would then have room for more treats and souvenirs in your luggage!

Hockley Valley Resort – A Mid-Week ME-Time Spa Escape

Posted by Mary Chong | May 8, 2018

The rain is gently falling outside the window at Hockley Valley Resort, and I don’t care one bit because I’m sitting warm and cosy next to the fire in the “Whisper Lounge” of the Spa waiting for a bit of a mid-week me-time spa escape.

Even the name “Whisper Lounge” makes me sigh and relax…

Stylish Sun Protection with the Sunday Afternoons Havana Hat Review

Posted by Mary Chong | Apr 30, 2018

A hat is always on my sun-protection packing list along with the obvious sunscreen and the Havana Hat by Sunday Afternoons was my stylish hat of choice on my most recent trip to the Caribbean and Florida. Read the review.

Fun in the Sun on St. Pete Beach Florida at Sirata Beach Resort

Posted by Mary Chong | Apr 24, 2018

Sirata Beach Resort is a perfect family vacation spot on St. Pete Beach Florida close to the cities of Clearwater Beach, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. Read our review (complete with video) of the resort and follow our adventure over to Shell Island.

Family-Friendly Animal Fun in Singapore

Posted by Mary Chong | Apr 9, 2018

The island of Singapore may not be at the top of your mind when you are planning a family-friendly fun vacation spot, but read on to see why you should add this multicultural global city to your wish list!

Radio Social Rochester New York – Bar, Bites, and Bowling

Posted by Mary Chong | Apr 3, 2018

Radio Social Rochester NY is part Middle Eastern restaurant, part bar, and part bowling alley but it’s all fun. On a recent trip to the city east of Buffalo NY, I had the opportunity to try all of the above for a casual, relaxed evening out with a friend.