Hong Kong Impressions
My short visit in Hong Kong was a stimulating, perhaps over-stimulating, series of strong impressions. Here are some of the strongest ones.
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Tai O, Hong Kong: Village on stilts
Tai O village in Hong Kong is known as a picturesque village of stilt houses. Up close, though, it raises questions about poverty tourism.
Big Buddha Hong Kong (and a cable car)
The Big Buddha on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island is breathtaking because of the beauty of its mountain setting and the stunning cable car ride up to its base.
Victoria Peak: The Top of Hong Kong
Victoria Peak, the mountain that looms over the skyscrapers of Hong Kong, is one of Hong Kong’s top tourist attractions.
Hong Kong Park Has a Lot to Offer
Hong Kong Park is a destination in itself, with an oddly wide variety of things to see: an aviary, a museum, a conservatory, and more.
On Lamma Island, a Meditative Walk
Car-free Lamma Island is the third largest island of Hong Kong after Hong Kong itself and Lantau.
Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit: A review
A thorough review of the Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit including its rooms, restaurants and facilities, plus honest recommendations.
Solo dining: 15 practical tips for eating out by yourself
Solo dining can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Read these tips for how to eat out by yourself and enjoy it!
How to choose a destination: Tips to consider before travel
Sometimes it’s hard to choose a travel destination. Say you have only two weeks’ vacation, and you want to get the most out of it. Here’s some advice.
SCOTTeVEST: a review (revised and updated)
An update of an old review of a SCOTTeVEST travel vest, this version adds reviews of a jacket and a hoodie, and gets much more positive in the process.
28 Practical Tips for Women Traveling Alone
Truly practical advice for women traveling alone. Tips for sleeping, eating, socializing and lots more travel advice for solo female travel!
Minimalist packing tips: How to travel light!
These minimalist packing tips give you a step-by-step guide: everything you need to know and do to travel with carry-on luggage only!
How to be respectful when you travel
5 tips for respectful travel: advice on how to interact with local people and communities in a way that respects their culture and traditions.
Tenement Museum tours: A review
Back in 2013, I visited the Tenement Museum in New York City’s Lower East Side and loved it. When I visited again recently for a different tour, well, I didn’t love it. This article combines…
A maritime-themed weekend in Hamburg
A weekend in Hamburg delving into its history as a maritime center. With lots of recommendations of things to see and do in Hamburg.
Elephanta Island Travel Guide: 7 things to know before you go
I strolled down the path, vaguely glancing at the market stalls on either side. My small bag hung on my back and I clutched my phone in one hand. With the other, I swung a…
Gifts for flight attendants: an experiment
Cabin crew members have an important role and show remarkable patience. Here’s a story about my experiment with bringing gifts for flight attendants.
Tellink Traveller SIM: a review
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post in that I received a free SIM card with credit from Tellink in return for reviewing it. All opinions are, as always, my own. Those of us who…
The Ridiculous Story of a Pilot and his Taxes
I received a message recently from an American airline pilot living and working out of Hong Kong for a major airline. He told me the story of how America’s citizenship-based taxation affects him and I…
Eagle Creek Backpack Review
For the two solo trips I took this year—one to Guadeloupe, Martinique, New York and Spain, and one to Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and South Korea—I needed a very specific kind of luggage. The problem…
Seoul Tower Without a Date
Seoul Tower, perched on Namsan Mountain above Seoul, is visible everywhere, looking like some sort of 70’s version of the future. Built back in the 70’s for radio and television, it was and still is a…
What to do in Himeji on a day trip from Kyoto: Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple
As I stepped off the train for my Himeji day trip from Kyoto, I said to myself, “I’ll look for the tourist information office first and ask how to get to the castle.” (Yes, traveling…
Singapore, the Old and the New
NEW Singapore After my visit to Pulau Ubin in Singapore, I spent most of the rest of my very short stay visiting with my foster daughter, Krislyn, and her Singapore family. But Krislyn and I needed…
Pulau Ubin: Singapore’s Memory Lane
When my new friend and fellow blogger, Betsy Wuebker, posted about her visit to Pulau Ubin, near Singapore, it couldn’t have come at a better moment. I was on my way to Hong Kong but…
Flying Aeroflot
If you’re an American of a certain age, as I am, the name Aeroflot will conjure certain images. Aeroflot was the airline of the “commies,” and it was considered one of the worst airlines in…
An over-packing update
Before my recent solo trip, I posted about my plans to travel with just one small 35-liter suitcase. It was a convertible one: it had wheels, but could also be used as a backpack. I chose…
The pros and cons of solo travel
“What? You’re going all by yourself?” This is the usual response I get when I tell people about the solo trip I’m planning this April. In a tone of voice that says they think I’m…