Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is unexpectedly from the Deutscher Weihnachtsmarkt in Japan. Christkindlmarkts are popular during the holidays and seem to find themselves in every major city in the western world. Growing up it became tradition to pay a visit to the one held downtown Chicago, and […]
After doing extensive research of how we should spend our time in Phuket, I had complied a list of things I wanted to do that was impossible to complete with our given amount of time. Although we were able to do more than I expected, three days in paradise just weren’t enough. If you’re like […]
Hong Kong International Airport has been reported as one of the world’s most loved airports. The airport has received Skytrax’s “World’s Best Airport Award” eight times in the last 11 years. In the now eight experiences I’ve had at HKIA, I must say it’s the most efficient airport I’ve ever been in–which makes it great […]
It’s Christmas here in Hong Kong, Merry Christmas to all my family, friends and of course, readers! Although most Hong Kongers don’t actually celebrate, they still can’t seem to get enough of holiday decorations. In my guide to celebrating Christmas in Hong Kong, I listed all the most popular places to find elaborate displays. So today, in […]
As everyone begins putting up their Christmas lights to celebrate the season, the city of Kobe, Japan puts up magnificent displays of lights as well– only these lights aren’t for Christmas cheer. Each year in December, the Kobe Luminarie is held for 12 days. This light festival commemorates the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995. The […]