Malaysia

Putrajaya & Kuala Lumpur

I work to travel and when my work allows me to travel I get the best of both worlds!  A 2-week workshop in Malaysia equalled experiencing a few more sights that I didn’t see the first time.  The highlight was the preparations for Chinese New Year!  What a privilege to […]

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Singapore

Marina Bay Sands

A few years back I first visited Singapore and loved it!  My one regret is that I didn’t stay at the Marina Bay Sands.  That has now been rectified. Marina Bay Sands The Marina Bay Sands is a landmark of Singapore.  It opened in 2010 and has 3 towers topped […]

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England

Liberty London and Fortnum & Mason

Is there ever any doubt that I shopped at my destination?  I got a few Christmas bulbs, a small hamper and knick knacks for me and Mom. Fortnum & Mason My new favourite store in London!  I need more Christmas bulbs from here and I’m booking afternoon tea next time […]

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England

Pickering Place & The Last Duel

I love finding unique things to see and do and get off the beaten track a bit.  I’ve read so many historical books based in England that I’m very familiar with duels and historical figures like Beau Brummell.  A duel is fought between two opponents and each has a second […]

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England

Where Time Begins!

I wanted to see the Prime Meridian. There’s an Uber Boat that is the perfect way to travel longer distances in London.  I always walk throughout central London and take the Tube as necessary.  However, there was a Tube strike and I needed an alternate solution.  Uber Boat was great […]

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England

The Royal Horseguards Hotel & Whitehall Gardens

Built in 1884, The Royal Horseguards Hotel is a 5-star hotel located in Central London near Trafalgar Square.  It used to be the headquarters for MI6 and a meeting place for politicians.  The Secret Intelligence Bureau used the building as its headquarters during World War I.  I was kinda hoping […]

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USA

Roosevelt Island

I’ve been to New York City many times before and I’m on a mission to experience new things instead of doing the same things over and over.  One of the new things was Roosevelt Island which I adored. Roosevelt Island is an island in the East River within the borough […]

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Tajikistan

Plov Cooking Demonstration!

The best experience ever!  Our first day in Tajikistan our guides were Niso (Mehriniso) and Akmal.  A young brother and sister duo who showed us the bazaar and mosque.  In the evening, we had a Plov cooking demonstration with a local family.  It was with Niso and Akmal’s family!  Three […]

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Uzbekistan

Ancient Bukhara

The Five Stans Adventure exploring Turkmenistan 🇹🇲 Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 Tajikistan 🇹🇯 Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 and Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬

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Mongolia

Genghis Khan Statue & Terelj National Park

This fabulous tour was with Get Your Guide:  Genghis Khan Statue & Terelj National Park and included: Genghis Khan Statue Complex Camel Ride, Archery and Hunting Eagle Holding Terelj National Park’s Turtle Rock Hike to Aryabal Monastery Genghis Khan Genghis Khan is also called Chinggis Khan and he was the […]

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China Hong Kong

Lantau Island & Tian Tan Buddha

What to do with an 18 hour layover in Hong Kong?  I’m not going to sit in the airport waiting.  I headed over to Lantau Island which is next to the airport.  And it rained and rained and rained!! Lantau Island Lantau Island, the largest of Hong Kong’s islands, lies […]

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Canada

Inuvik ~ Place of People

After an amazing couple of days in Tuktoyaktuk, I headed back down the Inuvik ~ Tuktoyaktuk Highway (ITH) to return to Inuvik for a few days.  Located 200 kms north of the Arctic Circle, Inuvik was established in 1955 and has a population of about 3,400.  Inuvik is the only […]

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Canada

Tuktoyaktuk ~ Resembling A Caribou

Tuktoyaktuk is a hamlet located in the Western Arctic in the Northwest Territories in Canada and is the most famous place on the Arctic Ocean.  The local nickname is “Tuk”.  This community of about 900 people takes its name from the Inuvialuktun word meaning “resembling a caribou” and is the […]

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Canada

The Arctic Ocean & The Midnight Sun

My favourite part!  I stayed 2 nights in Tuktoyaktuk and went outside both nights at midnight to see the sun and wandered over to the Arctic Ocean sign many times. The End Of The Road ~ Arctic Ocean Sign The sign used to be one sign that said “Arctic Ocean”.  […]

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Canada

The Road Less Travelled To The Arctic Ocean

On my bucket list was a sign that said “Arctic Ocean” and it is located in my home country of Canada way up north in the hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk.  I had itchy feet and I needed to go somewhere and do something so I planned and booked this trip.  Then […]

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Travel

Trip Planning ~ My Favourite Hobby

How to begin planning a trip that will cover 9 countries?  I have a tried and true system that works for me.  Some people book an all inclusive to a warm location and show up at the airport.  Some people pack the night before or the day of.  Some people […]

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Travel

Airline Stopovers

An airline stopover is a planned break in a journey at a connecting point between the origin and destination.  Stopovers are typically longer than layovers and allow passengers to spend time in the connecting city.

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