China by Train; experiencing both authenticity and luxury
Temple of Heaven, Beijing (must visit) 水满则溢。(Shuǐmǎn zé yì. ‘water full but overflows’) — Water flows in only to flow out. China by Train – on this trip we felt like we experienced the true authenticity of China, all while still getting the five star experience we wanted from a vacation. Below, I’ll discuss our…
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Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle – a one-of-a-kind adventure for the spirit
Your kids – they want Disney Land, and hey maybe you do as well. Something incredible about reliving your childhood. Tented Camps at Four Seasons Golden Triangle are kinda like re-living your childhood mixed in with a bit of Indiana Jones. Basically the child, the adventurer, the romantic, the philosopher, the boss in you gets…
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Christmas in Cambodia – Where to stay, what to see, how to celebrate
This is the second Christmas in almost a decade that my husband and I are staying put. Of-course I have the best reason not to jet-set anywhere and to let the explorer in me settle for a moment – I am 32 weeks, or 7 months pregnant. Considering the way my husband and I love…
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12 Hour Hong Kong Layover – Best Day (Ever)
Scroll down and read about turning your 6-12 hour Hong Kong Layover into an adventure with the Tian Tan Buddha Make the most our of your layover #BestDayEver Dan and I had flown through Hong Kong airport many times. In fact, it is my favorite airport in the world and i truly enjoy the idea…
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My TOP Three Travel Places, Plus – Why Travel?
Unbelievable Iceland; a trip I did with my husband and two really great friends, one a native to the country (full post on driving across Iceland here) Say little, but say it well is the mantra for me, although if you know me at all, saying little isn’t really in my vocabulary. I tend to…
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Paradise is personal – Indonesia, Bali
We found the heart warming type of Bali Indonesia, in the North. Far from the boats of tanning tourist and free loading semester long expats – deep in the jungle villages of this Island, we found the very heart of it, or what was the heart to us anyway. ‘This is real Bali. Old Bali.’…
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