May 2024 Spring Xiamen Tea Fair: a unique holiday for tea lovers
The Spring edition of the 2024 Xiamen Tea fair is on again for 4 days in May. Read about it and learn why it's a perfect bleisure trip here.
Reading bus timetables in China
In this article, I’ll explain how to read bus timetables in China. Of all the bus timetables I've seen in various cities in China, they are all in this same…
Somerset Software Park Hotel, Xiamen – A business trip hotel
Revised 0ctober 4th 2020 This post is about one of the hotels I stayed at in Xiamen, the Somerset Software Park Hotel. Watch the video to see a tour of…
Nan Putuo Temple, Xiamen, in Fujian, China
Overview:Attraction type: Architectural, Chinese Buddhist temple, lookouts over the cityEntry is freeHow to get here: Any bus that goes to Xia Da Nan Putuo “夏大(南普陀)站” Accessibility: With help, you can…
I stayed at a Chinese Holiday Rental Apartment: Review of Xiamen Exhibition Center Hotel
Updated 25/08/2021: Unfortunately this place is no longer listed on Booking.com, but you can find plenty more places to stay in Xiamen, including the Somerset Software Park Hotel. In May…
Harbin: The ultimate winter destination for ice and snow enthusiasts
Indoor skiing, museums, ice and snow sculptures, local food, and ice cream: all the things you can do in winter in Harbin, China.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Rothenburg is a small town in Germany with traditional architecture and cobblestone paths. It is a popular tourist destination and is often featured in travel catelogues.I am pretty sure you…
Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
Okay so there's not much to say about the Eiffel Tower, everyone knows about it, so this week's post will be brief. Last week's post was about Notre Dame Cathedral.…
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France – a photo post
Last week I reviewed The Louvre. This week's post is about the Notre Dame Cathedral. The impressive and intimidating Gothic architecture the Notre Dame cathedral is free to visit and…
The Louvre, Paris, France
Last week I reviewed The Palace of Versailles. This week I am reviewing The Louvre. Apologies in advance for the lack of photos as I was spending the time exploring…