How to reach Sosua Beach From Amber Cove Port Terminal – A DIY Shore Excursion!
The gorgeous Sosua Beach is just an hour from Amber Cove Port Terminal. Here, you can swim or snorkel right off the beach in crystal clear water! If you have the time it’s definitely worth the visit & it wont cost you an arm & a leg if you do it in the right...
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How to spend 24 hours in Xi’an, China!
Xi’an is a great place to spend a day or two as it is only a 4.5 hour fast train ride from Beijing. If you are pressed for time, you could do all the main attractions in Xi’an in only one day. We have compiled a 24 itinerary for someone who is time poor. If you don’t...
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How to travel from Chengdu to Xi’an, China
After you have finished visiting the pandas in Chengdu, consider traveling is Xi’an, home to the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors. Xi’an is also a pretty cool town in its own right with a fabulous street food market known as Muslim Street. Flying between...
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How to see Pandas in China (Hint: it involves traveling to Chengdu)
China is home to potentially the most gorgeous creature in the world – the panda. So you are probably wondering where in China to go to see these adorable creatures? With less than 2000 Pandas left in the world, your only chance to visit Pandas in China is...
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How to travel from Guilin to Zhangjiajie
After you have finished exploring the epic scenery of Guilin & Yangshuo, one place that you could consider exploring is the amazing Zhangjiajie National Park. We traveled to Zhangjiajie from Guilin by train, which took approximately 9 hours. To fly from Guilin...
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How to select THE BEST Carry on Luggage
Traveling with only carry on luggage will save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars over a lifetime of travel. Unlike checked in baggage, carry on luggage is in most cases complimentary! That means all you have to pay for is the base price of the airline ticket,...
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The BEST Guilin/Yangshuo Accommodation Options for Budget, Mid-range & Luxury travelers
Before traveling to Guilin & Yangshuo, we were very confused as to which city to stay and how much time to allocate to each city. Where to pick – Guilin or Yangshuo? To break it down for you, Guilin is essentially a big city with lots of parks. To be honest,...
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Five places to get down & do some work in HONG KONG
To break up the day, it is very handy to have a place outside of your hotel or apartment to do some work. This can be a hard feat in Hong Kong as many coffee shops have wifi restrictions, meaning you can only stay at the café for 30 minutes!!! To avoid this pitfall,...
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How to catch the Bullet train between Shenzhen and Yangshuo
Catching the train between Shenzhen & Yangshuo is a relatively easy experience. You just need to follow five simple steps. Step 1 – Catch the metro to Shenzhen North Terminal To get to Yangshuo, firstly you need to reach Shenzhen North Terminal. You can...
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The BEST Hong Kong Accommodation Options for Budget, Mid-range & Luxury travellers
There is a lot of choice in terms of great accommodation options in Hong Kong. This can be both a blessing and a curse and can provide a real big headache for planning a getaway. To help you out, we researched the very best of Hong Kong accommodation and made a list...
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The Ten Best Things to do in Hong Kong
1. Watch the Hong Kong ‘Symphony of Lights’ Laser show From the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade, there is a fantastic view of the Hong Kong skyline where can watch the ‘Symphony of Lights’ laser show nightly at 8.00pm. The promenade is normally packed...
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Drinks with a view at InterContinental, Hong Kong
There is absolutely no better place for date night than InterContinental Hong Kong’s Lobby Lounge which offers stunning panoramic views of the iconic Victoria Harbour skyline. The best time to visit the Lobby Lounge is in the evenings for the “Symphony of...
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Top 10 things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An is a shopper’s paradise. We spent 3 days in Hoi An and had the best time running between tailors and leather shoe shops while throwing down 20 cent beer, munching on the most delicious sandwiches on earth and relaxing at the beach in the afternoon. Here...
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The BEST Hanoi Accommodation Options for budget, mid-range & luxury travellers
In terms of accommodation the Vietnamese city of Hanoi really provides great value for money. Hanoi is a tourists paradise as you are absolutely spoilt for choice in terms of accommodation options. This can be both a blessing and a curse and can provide a real big...
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How to visit Sapa, Vietnam without a tour
Sapa is one of the ‘must visit’ destinations in Vietnam. Sapa’s rolling rice fields and refreshingly cool climate are a world away from the bustling metropolises of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Five years ago, we visited Sapa on an organised tour. This...
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Review of La Vela Cruises – Visiting Halong Bay in style
When choosing to make a trip to Halong Bay, there are so many options to choose making it very hard to know which cruise line to pick. We decided to go with the La Vela Cruise; 3 day 2 night Halong Bay Tour and we didn’t regret our decision to travel on this luxury...
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Review of Aira Boutique Sapa Hotel & Spa – Staying at the luxurious Sapa Mountain Retreat
Sapa is one of the ‘must visit’ destinations in Vietnam. Sapa’s rolling rice fields and refreshingly cool climate are a world away from the bustling metropolises of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Two couples, Lisa & Paul and Nadia & Michael...
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New York Road Trip – Niagara Falls, Shenandoah National Park & Washington, DC
Are you travelling to New York and have a week spare to see more of what greater America has to offer? Consider this one week road trip covering 6 states including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia & Maryland. Start your trip in...
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Copa Airlines Review: Flight 808 Cartagena to New York
We flew on Copa Airlines flight from Cartagena to New York. It was overall a good experience but there were a few things we didn’t like. The first leg: Cartagena to Panama City (1 hour 15 minutes travel time) The first leg of the journey was a very pleasant...
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A trip from Medellin to Guatape
If you are staying in Medellin, a great side trip to make is to the colourful town of Guatape. The town is best known for streets featuring colourful bas-reliefs and a large 200 metre high rock known as La Piedra which you can climb 740 steps to what is claimed to be...
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