It was our last day in China and we were approaching the end of our express trip across Beijing (Days 1, 2, 3), Xian (Days
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China Day 6: Shanghai Yu Garden and Acrobatics
It was our sixth and penultimate day in China and our first (and last) full day in Shanghai. (Read about Day 1, Day 2, Day
How to Take an Overnight Sleeper Train in China
On Day 3 of our China trip, we caught the sleeper train from Beijing to Xian. I was quite nervous about this leg of the
China Day 5: Xian to Shanghai Train and the Bund
It was Day 5 of our 7 day trip to China (Read about Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4). Today, we are
China Day 4: Terracotta Warriors, City Walls and Lights of Xian
Our time in Xian began when we arrived on the overnight sleeper train from Xian. It was Day 4 of our week-long trip to China.
China Day 3: The Great Wall, Olympic Park & Sleeper Train to Xian
It was our third day in China and the one I had been looking forward to the most. We had arranged a day tour with
China Day 2: Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace
It was our second day in China, and it was going to be a busy one. We had arranged a day tour with The China
China Day 1: Yonghe Temple & Wangfujing Shopping Street,
My story begins when I landed in Beijing Capital airport at 5 am on a Saturday in early November. The British Airways flight from Heathrow
China in 7 Days: Highlights
Last week, I realised a dream of many years – to visit China for the first time. It was a fast paced express trip across
What to See in Tokyo in Half-a-Day
So, you’ve gone to Japan, may be for work, may be as a tourist. Chances are you are arriving/leaving via Tokyo, and have a few
Japan: 7 Things That Surprised Me
In a previous post I mentioned how I loved finding little nuggets of information about new places I visit. What I equally love is when
Estonia: Paldiski and Countryside Drive
Where did I go: Paldiski and surroundings, Estonia When did I go: December 2016 During our 4 day stay in Tallinn we wanted to explore
10 things I learnt about Finland
Travel broadens the mind, as the saying goes. I love finding little nuggets of information about new places when I visit them. Here are 10 random facts
Maldives: 4 Questions to Ask Before You Book
I had so many questions when I was trying to book our recent holiday in the Maldives. Now that we are back, I thought that
Diary of a Tourist 