Exactly two weeks to go before I fly off to Paris and I’m a bit stressed out with preparations, not to mention having mixed feelings about the whole trip. I’ll be honest – Paris intimidates me. The food is intimidating, the language is intimidating and the fashion is intimidating. I’ve never been to Paris, and … Continue reading »
I’ve had to set aside the two novels was reading to make way for 2 other books I have to read for ‘research.’ In preparation for my upcoming trip to Europe, I have temporarily forsaken George R.R. Martin and David Mitchell to learn a thing or two from the Frommers – Arthur, Hope in Frommer’s … Continue reading »
Just returned from an interesting short trip to Macau, one of the Special Administrative Regions of China. It’s unique mix of Chinese and European traditions make Macau a city like no other. A peninsula of Mainland China, colonized by the Portuguese in the 15oo’s, Macau is a city which definitely has character. With the city’s cobblestone-paved, narrow … Continue reading »
We’re going to Macau this July! I don’t know much about Macau except that it’s one of China’s Special Administrative Regions, which means that it has its own immigration laws, among other things. That means that unlike Mainland China, citizens of most countries don’t need to apply for a special tourist visa to visit Macau. … Continue reading »
I must be crazy trying to make Easter holiday reservations this late in the day. I know it’s futile, and it really is nothing more than my last-ditch effort to escape any family-oriented outings and get-togethers being planned over the 4-day long holiday. Footprints on the sand..I won’t be making because I was too lazy … Continue reading »
Everyone wants to find happiness, and Eric Weiner is no exception. In his non-fiction / travel book, The Geography of Bliss, Eric, a self-proclaimed miserable grump, and former National Public Radio correspondent, tries to find happiness by looking for the happiest places on Earth. With the help of scientists from the World Database of Happiness, … Continue reading »
