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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