Autumn in Hokkaido & Tokyo 2018 – Day 6 (Hakodate)
Breakfast @ La Jolie Motomachi Our hotel booking came with complimentary breakfast. Although the selection was not extensive, it was of good quality. There were lots of fresh sashimi and...
Autumn in Hokkaido & Tokyo 2018 – Day 5 (Lake Toya …mumstravels.com
Breakfast @ Hanayura Another sumptuous breakfast this morning at Hanayura. Breakfast was served in the dining room. Besides a full Japanese set breakfast, there was also a buffet of Japanese...
Autumn in Hokkaido & Tokyo 2018 – Day 3 (Furano & Biei)
Day 3 (15 Oct 2018) – Furano & Biei We had an early start this morning as we expected this to be a long day. We ate the donuts and...
Autumn in Hokkaido & Tokyo 2018 – Day 2 (Sapporo)
After flying into Hokkaido and settling into our Sapporo accommodations last night, we woke up energized and ready to discover the charms of Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital city. With crisp blue...
Autumn in Hokkaido & Tokyo 2018 – Day 10 (Around Tokyo Station)(Last Day)
Day 10 (22 Oct 2018) – Around Tokyo Station (Last Day) Tokyo Metropolitan Marunouchi @ Tokyo Station We had a 5plus flight to catch on this last day. So the...
An Interlude in Helsinki I – Stopover from Singapore to Reykjavik
After a grueling 12-hour flight from the tropical heat of Singapore, I was grateful to stretch my legs in the serene Helsinki Airport during my layover en route to Reykjavik...
A Journey to the Clouds: My 15-Day Yunnan Itinerary Through Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La
The allure of Yunnan had been whispering to me for years. Tales of ancient towns, snow-capped peaks, and vibrant ethnic cultures painted a picture of a land shrouded in mystique...
5 Days Yunnan Lijiang Summer Getaway, Day 1
Nestled amid Yunnan Province’s breathtaking mountainous terrain, the UNESCO Heritage town of Lijiang invites travelers to lose themselves along its winding cobblestone paths tracing gurgling canals. During my recent 5-day...
5 Days Hangzhou Getaway – Xixi Wetland
While Hangzhou dazzles with storied West Lake and surrounding UNESCO World Heritage Sites, few tourists venture 30 minutes north of the city center to immerse in tranquil habitats tucked discretely...
5 Days Hangzhou Getaway – Wuzhen Water Town
Just a stone’s throw west of Hangzhou lies a majestic scenic gem with ancient waterways flowing gently through thousand-year-old stone architectures. Across 18 sq km etched by bubbling canals, Wuzhen...
5 Days Hangzhou Getaway – Westlake & Longjing Village
Known as “paradise on earth” for captivating landscapes steeped in tradition, past dynasties sprawling Hangzhou remains a quintessential lake town destination drawing scores of domestic tourists. I recently spent five...
2016 England & Scotland by Road & Rail – Pre-Trip Planning
With visions of thatched-roof cottages, medieval castles, and rugged Highland landscapes dancing in our heads, my husband and I commenced ambitious plans for a grand summer tour of England &...