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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...
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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...
5 Days Yunnan Lijiang Summer Getaway, Day 1

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...
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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...
5 Days Hangzhou Getaway – Wuzhen Water Town

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...
5 Days Hangzhou Getaway – Westlake & Longjing Village

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...
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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...
2016 England & Scotland by Road & Rail – Day 16 (Cambridge)

2016 England & Scotland by Road & Rail – Day 16 (Cambridge)

After over two weeks exploring England and Scotland by rail and road, today was devoted entirely to Cambridge and its famous university...
2016 Autumn in Guilin – Day 1 (Singapore to Longji Rice

2016 Autumn in Guilin – Day 1 (Singapore to Longji Rice

The day finally came! We took the 8am CX flight from Singapore and arrived in HK at around 12noon. After disembarkation, we...
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15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self-Drive, 2017 – Day 5 (Port Arthur)

Day 5 (19 Dec 2017) : Port Arthur This morning, I made pancakes for breakfast. Together with the strawberries we picked yesterday...
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15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self- Drive 2017 – Day 4 (Hobart – Port Arthur)

Day 4 (18 Dec 2017) : Hobart – Port Arthur After checking out of St Ives, our first stop this morning was...
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15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017: Day 7 (Bicheno- Binalong Bay – Sheffield)

Day 7 (21 Dec 2017) : Bicheno- Binalong Bay – Sheffield Bay of Fires @ Binalong Bay We stayed only one night...