For this year’s National Holiday, I decided to visit the island of Bali for six nights. The holiday this year, which commemorated 76 years since modern China’s founding, was eight days long. This provided an opportunity for a longer beach […]
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Cannes is a city on the Mediterranean coast in southern France, well known for its connection to film, culture and scenic landscapes. It combines historic character with modern amenities and attracts visitors for its annual film festival and coastal setting.
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Paris, a city synonymous with romance, culture and history, is a destination that captivates millions of travellers each year. Known as the “City of Light,” it is a place where every street corner conveys tales of art, revolution and stunning
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In this review, we will explore the compact Fujifilm X100VI, the sixth iteration of this extremely popular camera that was launched in early 2024. I previously owned the X100V which has informed my opinion on its successor. I foolishly sold
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In this post, I’ll share what went into planning and executing a 17-day, four city trip with my 80-year-old mother and several relatives who joined us along the way in Tokyo, Bangkok, Koh Samui and Hong Kong. Organizing a trip
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For this city walk post, I’ll go back to two of my favourite spots in Beijing. Qianmen is one of the last historic places in the city’s core protected from gentrification. The government has rebuilt most of the buildings but
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Nestled in the northeastern part of China, Harbin is the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Known as the “Ice City,” Harbin is famed for its bitterly cold winters and magnificent ice and snow sculptures. With a population of over 10 million,
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For the last stop on our Holland America Inside Passage Alaska Cruise, we docked at Ketchikan. Located on Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is a charming coastal town known for its rich native heritage, stunning natural beauty and vibrant arts scene. As
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Tracy Arm Fjord is a beautiful natural area in the Tongass National Forest. This fjord stretches over 48 km and is surrounded by tall granite cliffs. The waters are calm and dotted with icebergs, and the area is known for
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For this post, we’ll focus on Juneau, Alaska’s capital city and the second stop on Holland America’s 7-Day Alaska Inside Passage Cruise. Nestled between towering mountains and the picturesque waters of the Gastineau Channel, Juneau offers an unforgettable experience for
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The first port of call for our Alaska cruise was the city of Sitka. What appears to be a small city turned out to be a massive one. Sitka is the second largest incorporated area in the USA, coming in
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Every year, without fail, my family commits to a trip so that we can all come together from around the world. We inform our clients and CEOs ahead of time about the trip and we do not allow anything to
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