Have dreams, will travel
Singapore Botanic Gardens This place is a true oasis. The sprawling acreage offers visitors a truly beautiful park and garden space. Singapore Botanic Gardens spans 82 hectares / 202.63 acres and offers greenspace for locals and visitors to enjoy daily. Much of it is a national park as well as being home to several conservation... Continue Reading →
Thinking of Cebu Island in the Philippines its beaches that come to mind. That is what I have heard about it and not much more. Of course there is more to see and do in this island province. In fact, on the outskirts of Cebu City are two popular Instagram-worthy gardens that have exploded Instagram... Continue Reading →
They appear as age-old weathered hands upholding a golden rope above the lush forests of the Bà Nà Hills. Not far from Da Nang, Vietnam, The Golden Bridge (Cau Vang) overlooks the Annamese Mountains (Dãy Trường Sơn) providing both a vast view of nature while taking in modern engineering and sculpture. Although you may think the hands... Continue Reading →
Hello on this (Canadian) Thanksgiving weekend . I am in beautiful northern BC visiting my sister. Autumn is in full swing with cool air & beautiful fall colours abounding. But today we are heading back to Jordan - specifically to my time in Petra. Seeing the Treasury at Petra was the catalyst for this trip.... Continue Reading →
Still relishing in my Hong Kong travel memories I have decided to post a Top Five of my favourite places/things about Hong Kong: Man Mo Temple Incense coils at Man Mo Temple Nan Lian Garden Koi Pond at Nan Lian Gardens Mong Kok Flower Market Orchids at the Mong Kok Flower Market Lantau Island Big... Continue Reading →
Everything I was ever told about Hong Kong was a lie!!!! Yes you read that correctly. I was lied to! LIED TO! Alright, melodrama aside - I wasn't lied to, however, what I was told over the years by many is not the Hong Kong that I discovered through both research and on my recent... Continue Reading →
Hello from Hong Kong. I've been here four nights and have a precious two more left. This has been a trip like no other. Two hours before leaving to come here, after clearing security at Vancouver, I received some very worrisome news. Needless to say trying to enjoy myself was weighed down with concern. Though... Continue Reading →
Today's Monday Session is with Linda who I have known for a few years. In October of 2016 she travelled to Nepal and saw the top of the world. Linda shares with us her experiences seeing Everest from Base Camp and the people of Nepal. Thanks Linda! WTW: You traveled to Nepal in October 2016.... Continue Reading →
The South Asian island country of Sri Lanka has been on my travel list for a bit now. Despite not knowing too much about this destination (yet) I have been intrigued and enamoured by the photos that have crossed my eyes. So when I began my research for this post I thought I would pick... Continue Reading →
Japan is a country that is on my bucket list and I hope to visit it in the near future. There is much to see in this small yet historic country. Where to start? Let's go with Kyoto. The former imperial capital of Japan, Kyoto is city of 1.5 million that is recognized for its beauty... Continue Reading →
This state in the northwest is partly on Peninsular Malaysia and the rest on Penang Island. I visited the capital of Georgetown which is located on Penang Island. I have to say it is my favourite place in Malaysia. A bustling centre known for amazing food, it did not disappoint. My tastebuds were amazed. Add... Continue Reading →
Hello!! Well my travel time is nearing its end. I have not been posting much, I know, but it's a bit hard with just a phone. Oh who am I kidding? We all know I rarely post while travelling - the stories will come later. Myanmar has been good yet tinged with some gastrointestinal distress... Continue Reading →
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