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.
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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
A Holiday in the Maldives: Is it Worth the Money?
With white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, Maldives is a dream destination for anyone. It is also a pretty pricey destination, so to many, it’s
Great Hotels: Meeru Island Resort, Maldives
Where did I go: Meeru Island Resort, North Ari Atoll, Maldives When did I go: May 2017 The Island Meeru Island Resort is located on
Birmingham Cocktail Weekend
If you follow my Instagram feed, you will know that I’m partial to a good cocktail. So, the Birmingham Cocktail weekend is one of the
From Dublin to Doolin via Uskerty, Cashel and Tipperary: An Irish Road Trip
Where did I go: Drive from Dublin to Doolin, Ireland When did I go: April 2017 After our day in Dublin, we travelled to the
Diary of a Tourist 