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Mongolia Sketch: Ger Life by Kate Dernocoeur, Guest Blogger Outside when nature calls me in the night, the immense moonless bowl overhead is brightly etched with stars. The air’s sharp September bite soon drives me back to my cozy sleeping bag. As I enter and close the door, the interior is as...
Who would have thought that going to Hong Kong meant spending a day at the beach town. Note that I didn’t say “the beach.” It wasn’t really warm enough for me to shed my clothes and spread out a towel. However, we were drawn to see what a beach town on the Southside of Hong […]
The opportunity to go to Hong Kong in December to celebrate the wedding party of my daughter-in-law’s brother was too good to turn down. It was a special occasion attended by their Hong Kong relatives and friends. The family gathered around to welcome the new bride with food and drinks,...
Hong Kong does Christmas Decor in a Big WAY. Like Wow! I was so surprised to see the massive Christmas decorations— a mish mash of snowmen, gingerbread houses and flying Santas at every turn in this city, often called the World City of Asia. Christmas wreaths, Merry Christmas banners, colorful...
I really love surprises when I’m traveling. Not the nasty, “Your flight is canceled” or “No, we don’t have your reservation” disasters. I relish the unexpected, the experiences and sights not written up in the guide books. The Serendipity. Had one...