After the intensity and history of Stone Town, we were ready for something slower, quieter and more beach‑focused. LUX Marijani, located on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, offered exactly that, a modern beachfront resort designed for unwinding rather than sightseeing. […]
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In this post, I’ll share my first safari experience in East Africa and the things I learned along the way. While I was visiting Dar es Salaam with family, I had no plans to do a safari. However, with so
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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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Seoul, the bustling capital of South Korea, is captivating with its irresistible blend of rich history, modern innovation and cultural treasures. In this short post, I will share a few images from the Seongsu, Myeongdong, Gangnam, Namdaemun and Hongdae areas
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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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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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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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There are some friends in this life that are my forever friends. They could do anything to me and I would still treat them as my friend. This group of friends includes about six people at present and I was
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For the Chinese New Year this year, I celebrated in Hong Kong and Bangkok. In this post, I’ll share a few images from Hong Kong to give you a taste of what it’s like to celebrate in this amazing city,
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In this post, we’re going to visit the coastal town of Weihai in China. During the pandemic, I started a new tradition; with restaurants and bars closed, the only way to get friends together was at a rented house or
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