Comments for I live here now - a blog about travel and life living abroad in Australia. http://www.iliveherenow.com A blog about travel and life living abroad in Australia. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:18:20 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Is Australia jealous of New Zealand? by *lynne* http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/06/14/is-australia-jealous-of-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-5778 *lynne* Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:18:20 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=926#comment-5778 How much of the jealousy is good-natured rivalry, vs serious ingrained (hate?)? How much of the jealousy is good-natured rivalry, vs serious ingrained (hate?)?

]]> Comment on Indian tourism in Australia in danger? by Cashmere http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/06/12/indian-tourism-in-australia-in-danger/comment-page-1/#comment-4298 Cashmere Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:56:04 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=922#comment-4298 Hmmm.... I didn't know about this... What happened? What incident caused the whole racist issue? .-= Cashmere´s last blog ..<a href="http://purple-cashmere.com/blog/photoblog-update-2/" rel="nofollow">Photoblog updated..</a> =-. Hmmm…. I didn’t know about this…
What happened? What incident caused the whole racist issue?
.-= Cashmere´s last blog ..Photoblog updated.. =-.

]]> Comment on Paying for the experience? by pregnancy http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/20/paying-for-the-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-4001 pregnancy Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:25:20 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=898#comment-4001 "if you are going to do it , do it right! ", I'm truly believe you on this sentence , seem to me like experience is worth it to buy if you could buy it. :) “if you are going to do it , do it right! “, I’m truly believe you on this sentence , seem to me like experience is worth it to buy if you could buy it. :)

]]> Comment on Is Australia jealous of New Zealand? by pregnancy http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/06/14/is-australia-jealous-of-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3966 pregnancy Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:38:32 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=926#comment-3966 There is no reason for australia to jealous new zealand. There is no reason for australia to jealous new zealand.

]]> Comment on A trip back to America. Three reasons why I don’t miss it. by Emm http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/02/a-trip-back-to-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3900 Emm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:38:13 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=827#comment-3900 That's so weird - I missed this post! I think because I was travelling in South Africa at the time and had limited internet access. Oh well. Great post! I am going to NYC in a week so I will look out for those huge meals and perhaps I can comment more. This will be my first trip to the States. I could write a post about why I prefer London to South Africa but it might become a small novel. [rq=5147,0,blog][/rq]<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmInLondon/~3/O5iswsYK24c/day-out-taking-thames-clipper.html" rel="nofollow">Day out: Taking the Thames Clipper</a> That’s so weird – I missed this post! I think because I was travelling in South Africa at the time and had limited internet access. Oh well.

Great post! I am going to NYC in a week so I will look out for those huge meals and perhaps I can comment more. This will be my first trip to the States.

I could write a post about why I prefer London to South Africa but it might become a small novel.
[rq=5147,0,blog][/rq]Day out: Taking the Thames Clipper

]]> Comment on Paying for the experience? by Teresa http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/20/paying-for-the-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-3754 Teresa Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:16:11 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=898#comment-3754 Stefan, You've got a great travel ethoes. Experiences and the memories that come with those experiences always last longer and mean more than any souvenir that can be packed in a suitcase. One of my favorite memories from my last trip to Paris in January was standing under the Eiffel Tower at midnight while all the flashing fairy lights were going off overhead. We had paper mugs of hot mulled wine and the square underneath the tower practially to ourselves -- all pure magic. If you've not booked your Paris hotel and don't mind a suggestion, Jay's on rue Copernic is worth every cent. Jay's is tiny boutique all suite hotel with the most incredible rooms and amazing staff who treat every guest like royalty. http://www.jays-paris.com/ Congrats on your upcoming wedding. Stefan, You’ve got a great travel ethoes. Experiences and the memories that come with those experiences always last longer and mean more than any souvenir that can be packed in a suitcase.

One of my favorite memories from my last trip to Paris in January was standing under the Eiffel Tower at midnight while all the flashing fairy lights were going off overhead. We had paper mugs of hot mulled wine and the square underneath the tower practially to ourselves — all pure magic.

If you’ve not booked your Paris hotel and don’t mind a suggestion, Jay’s on rue Copernic is worth every cent. Jay’s is tiny boutique all suite hotel with the most incredible rooms and amazing staff who treat every guest like royalty. http://www.jays-paris.com/

Congrats on your upcoming wedding.

]]> Comment on A trip back to America. Three reasons why I don’t miss it. by Singaporean in London http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/02/a-trip-back-to-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3492 Singaporean in London Fri, 22 May 2009 16:27:12 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=827#comment-3492 Hey Stef, I understand what you are talking about, not of the States but of Singapore when I went back for a visit. It's ironic that when I am in London, I can't wait to head back home but after spending just two weeks back home, I am reminded of all the reasons why I left in the first place and can't wait to return to London. Like what Lynn pointed out in her comment (I guess Malaysia and Singapore are somewhat similar), I love the freedom and the anonymity (that I enjoy) over in London. Life is a bit slower but hey, you live only once so the last thing I want is to spend the better part of my day in the office, yah? That said, I've only been to San Francisco and NYC in the States so it might not be appropriate to comment on the 'excesses' of America, though I have to agree that the food portions are massive. Cheers, C K <abbr><em>Singaporean in London’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ASingaporeanInLondon/~3/D-bicdyVBQI/london-in-one-day-itinerary.html" rel="nofollow">London in one day itinerary</a></abbr></em> Hey Stef, I understand what you are talking about, not of the States but of Singapore when I went back for a visit. It’s ironic that when I am in London, I can’t wait to head back home but after spending just two weeks back home, I am reminded of all the reasons why I left in the first place and can’t wait to return to London.

Like what Lynn pointed out in her comment (I guess Malaysia and Singapore are somewhat similar), I love the freedom and the anonymity (that I enjoy) over in London. Life is a bit slower but hey, you live only once so the last thing I want is to spend the better part of my day in the office, yah?

That said, I’ve only been to San Francisco and NYC in the States so it might not be appropriate to comment on the ‘excesses’ of America, though I have to agree that the food portions are massive.

Cheers,
C K

Singaporean in London’s last blog post..London in one day itinerary

]]> Comment on Paying for the experience? by Singaporean in London http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/20/paying-for-the-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-3451 Singaporean in London Wed, 20 May 2009 16:01:56 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=898#comment-3451 Hey Stef, I know exactly what you mean. Often, one is constrained by one's budget when it come to planning overseas trips. The tussle is between something tangible (money) and something intangible (the experience) and more often than not, the former will take precedence. That said, I've not got a chance to Le Jules Verne. Hmm, might just do it on my next trip there. :) <abbr><em>Singaporean in London’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ASingaporeanInLondon/~3/4ZuUy7TAonI/5-reasons-why-you-should-jog-back-home.html" rel="nofollow">5 reasons why you should jog back home from work</a></abbr></em> Hey Stef, I know exactly what you mean. Often, one is constrained by one’s budget when it come to planning overseas trips. The tussle is between something tangible (money) and something intangible (the experience) and more often than not, the former will take precedence.

That said, I’ve not got a chance to Le Jules Verne. Hmm, might just do it on my next trip there. :)

Singaporean in London’s last blog post..5 reasons why you should jog back home from work

]]> Comment on Island Caretaker wanted! by sherralyn http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/01/13/island-caretaker-wanted/comment-page-1/#comment-3325 sherralyn Mon, 11 May 2009 07:18:02 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=554#comment-3325 hey, that job sounds great i would like to know more about it.. how can i join? it will be my first time if given a chance! hey,
that job sounds great i would like to know more about it.. how can i join? it will be my first time if given a chance!

]]> Comment on A trip back to America. Three reasons why I don’t miss it. by Intelligence Is A Curse http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/02/a-trip-back-to-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3038 Intelligence Is A Curse Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:27:08 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=827#comment-3038 First time coming across this blog!I am back in America for college after spending 15 out of 20 years abroad. I use to look forward to visiting the states so I could shop at a mall. Now I want to leave so badly. One of the biggest things I am not liking about the US is the food. It's always too salty, sweet, greasy, etc. The traffic in America is not <i>that </i> bad. Most of the places I've lived actually had worse traffic. Take Korea for instance where traffic laws are rarely enforced and a red light means speed up. <abbr><em>Intelligence Is A Curse’s last blog post..<a href="http://intelligenceisacurse.com/index.html/2009/04/lies-lies-and-more-lies/" rel="nofollow">Lies, Hot, Lies, Weather, and More Lies</a></abbr></em> First time coming across this blog!I am back in America for college after spending 15 out of 20 years abroad. I use to look forward to visiting the states so I could shop at a mall. Now I want to leave so badly. One of the biggest things I am not liking about the US is the food. It’s always too salty, sweet, greasy, etc. The traffic in America is not that bad. Most of the places I’ve lived actually had worse traffic. Take Korea for instance where traffic laws are rarely enforced and a red light means speed up.

Intelligence Is A Curse’s last blog post..Lies, Hot, Lies, Weather, and More Lies

]]> Comment on Paying for the experience? by Stefan http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/20/paying-for-the-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-2835 Stefan Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:12:19 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=898#comment-2835 @Emm - Thank you! I don't believe it'd be substandard at all - in fact, I've heard the food is excellent. That said, US$300 or so per person for the gestation menu is steep, no matter where it is, or how good the food is. As for our trip, we're currently looking at Paris, then Florence, Venice, Lucerne, St. Moritz, then off to Barcelona, where I used to live to visit some old friends. @Cashmere - I'm right there with you, though my fiance doesn't always agree. @Just a Plane Ride Away - Thank you! I enjoy the research. It has worked out well, I'm taking care of the honeymoon planning, and she's taking care of the wedding details (which is fast approaching!). @Emm – Thank you! I don’t believe it’d be substandard at all – in fact, I’ve heard the food is excellent. That said, US$300 or so per person for the gestation menu is steep, no matter where it is, or how good the food is. As for our trip, we’re currently looking at Paris, then Florence, Venice, Lucerne, St. Moritz, then off to Barcelona, where I used to live to visit some old friends.

@Cashmere – I’m right there with you, though my fiance doesn’t always agree.

@Just a Plane Ride Away – Thank you! I enjoy the research. It has worked out well, I’m taking care of the honeymoon planning, and she’s taking care of the wedding details (which is fast approaching!).

]]> Comment on Paying for the experience? by Just a Plane Ride Away http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/20/paying-for-the-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-2823 Just a Plane Ride Away Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:44:43 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=898#comment-2823 We spend a long time researching our trips as well. I know whatever you plan for your honeymoon will be memorable! Bonne chance :-) <abbr><em>Just a Plane Ride Away’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.justaplanerideaway.com/2009/04/and-now-back-to-our-regularly-scheduled-program.html" rel="nofollow">And now, back to our regularly scheduled program</a></abbr></em> We spend a long time researching our trips as well. I know whatever you plan for your honeymoon will be memorable! Bonne chance :-)

Just a Plane Ride Away’s last blog post..And now, back to our regularly scheduled program

]]> Comment on Paying for the experience? by Cashmere http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/20/paying-for-the-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-2814 Cashmere Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:55:36 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=898#comment-2814 I'm like you too.. I always do my research before travelling... And yes, to me.. experience matters.. So, I think I will pay for almost anything to exprience something.. ;) <abbr><em>Cashmere’s last blog post..<a href="http://purple-cashmere.com/blog/ghost-sightin/" rel="nofollow">Ghost Sighting??</a></abbr></em> I’m like you too.. I always do my research before travelling…
And yes, to me.. experience matters.. So, I think I will pay for almost anything to exprience something.. ;)

Cashmere’s last blog post..Ghost Sighting??

]]> Comment on Paying for the experience? by Emm http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/20/paying-for-the-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-2802 Emm Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:28:31 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=898#comment-2802 Do you have reason to believe the meal would be substandard though? I believe congrats are in order - a honeymoon in Paris - how lovely!! Where else are you thinking of going? The Alhambra Palace or the other Moorish palaces are known for their romance too. <abbr><em>Emm’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EmmInLondon/~3/9YJYuvy1iCc/sport-fa-cup-semi-final.html" rel="nofollow">Sport: FA Cup Semi-Final</a></abbr></em> Do you have reason to believe the meal would be substandard though?

I believe congrats are in order – a honeymoon in Paris – how lovely!! Where else are you thinking of going? The Alhambra Palace or the other Moorish palaces are known for their romance too.

Emm’s last blog post..Sport: FA Cup Semi-Final

]]> Comment on No love from the airports. New “kiss and drop” fees popping up around the world. by Just a Plane Ride Away http://www.iliveherenow.com/2009/04/14/no-love-from-the-airports-new-kiss-and-drop-fees-popping-up-around-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2688 Just a Plane Ride Away Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:11:16 +0000 http://www.iliveherenow.com/?p=881#comment-2688 I read about this too. It makes me crazy when they nickel and dime. I have to carry around five pounds of coins just to pay for parking at the grocery store. As for the trolleys, we have to pay for them in the States, so I was astounded that they were free to use here. <abbr><em>Just a Plane Ride Away’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.justaplanerideaway.com/2009/04/girl-day-london-version.html" rel="nofollow">“Girl Day” London Version</a></abbr></em> I read about this too. It makes me crazy when they nickel and dime. I have to carry around five pounds of coins just to pay for parking at the grocery store. As for the trolleys, we have to pay for them in the States, so I was astounded that they were free to use here.

Just a Plane Ride Away’s last blog post..“Girl Day” London Version

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