Would I book a Round The World ticket again? Yes. The convenience of managing one booking with multiple legs and airlines was priceless. The downside of my itinerary was I stayed about 3 days in each location and my body never adjusted to the timezone I was in before I was […]
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London Again! ~ My Phantom, Taylor Swift & The Goring
Hello again London! You are definitely one of my favourite cities and the last stop on my Round the World adventure. This time I went out to Windsor Castle again, stayed at The Goring, saw Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and saw The Phantom of the Opera again. I’m very predictable […]
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Taylor Swift ~ The Eras Tour ~ Wembley Stadium
I’m a newbie Swiftie and while planning my Round The World adventure I looked to see where I could get a ticket for this concert. I attended the August 16 show at Wembley Stadium. The opening acts were Holly Humberstone and Paramore. Both opening acts were fantastic and Taylor Swift […]
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The Goring
I arrived a hot, sweaty, tired mess in my sweatpants and purple backpack on an early flight from Istanbul. I had afternoon tea booked for 3:00 and desperately wanted to get in my room so I could shower. While I waited, I spent my time at The Goring Cocktail Bar […]
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Iconic Istanbul
Hello Istanbul! I had been to Turkey before, but not Istanbul. I spent my time wandering around soaking up the history and I stayed at the Pera Palace Hotel which was on my bucket list. Istanbul is the capital of Turkey and is in both Asia and Europe separated by the […]
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The Pera Palace Hotel
Staying at the Pera Palace Hotel in the Agatha Christie Room (Room 411) has been on my bucket list for years. I’ve been to Turkey many years ago and included Istanbul on my Round The World adventure just to stay here. I loved every second of staying at the Pera […]
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The Views of Hong Kong
Hello Hong Kong! I love your views, the waterfront, the harbour and Bruce Lee! Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China with a population of 7.4 million in 1,104-square-kilometres. On 1 July 1997, the colony of Hong Kong was handed over from the United Kingdom […]
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Seoul
Hello Seoul! I have a big crush on South Korea and it is officially one of my favourite countries. I loved the vibe in this country and the name Seoul sounds fancy to me. Seoul is located on the Hangang River 37 miles inland from the Yellow Sea. The 1988 […]
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Seongsan Ilchulbong ~ Hiking To The Crater
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (Sunrise Peak) is 180m above sea level and erupted underwater in the ocean about 5,000 years ago. The crater is about 600 meters in diameter and 90 meters deep. It is also one of The New 7 Wonders of Nature. Happy Travels! […]
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Jeju Love Land ~ Oh La La
Jeju Love Land is a sex themed park with 140 sculptures. It is labelled a must-do attraction on Jeju Island with great reviews. It was fun! I strolled through the park and took pictures of all the sculptures. A sense of humour is essential to enjoy this attraction and this […]
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Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls & Seonimgyo Bridge
Located on Jeju Island is a three-tier waterfall called Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls. High above is Seonimgyo Bridge. Cheonjeyeon means “Pond of the Emperor of Heaven” or “Pond of God”. According to Korean legend, seven nymphs would descend from the heavens at night and bathe in the waterfall’s pond. The area was […]
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Jeju Island ~ The Perfect Destination
A bucket list destination for me! I saw a picture of the crater in a travel book of “Off The Beaten Path” locations a long time ago. It looked like an adventure and I love my adventures. Please note that I rented a car and drove around the entire island […]
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Book Review: Jupiter’s Blood ~ Steven Laine
I was thrilled to be asked to review Steven Laine’s latest book, Jupiter’s Blood. Steven’s books always combine mystery and wine and reading has always been one of my favourite things to do. During my Round The World adventure I started reading on the Vancouver to Tokyo flight. I asked […]
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Hiroshima
Hiroshima was founded in 1589 and is situated on the Ōta River delta, on Hiroshima Bay, facing the Seto Inland Sea. It will be forever known as the site of the first atomic bomb in the history of humankind. Hiroshima is a must-do when travelling to Japan. Shinkansen Bullet Train […]
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Tokyo & Mount Fuji
My first impression of Tokyo is clean, friendly and safe. It was also very hot and humid with temperatures in the mid-30’s. I was a travelling hot, sweaty mess again! During my first morning wandering around, I noticed immediately that there weren’t any garbage cans and ended up carrying my […]
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Buying A “Round The World” Plane Ticket
On my bucket list is to have an adventure using a “Round the World” plane ticket. My route on my little jaunt of 28,357 kms around the world is: Canada 🇨🇦 Japan 🇯🇵 South Korea 🇰🇷 China 🇨🇳 Turkey 🇹🇷 England 🏴 Canada 🇨🇦 I planned my trip with Star […]
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