As the host of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) 2026 from 17th to 19th of November, Shenzhen is in the international spotlight. It has come a long way from the quiet…

For my first trip in China during my annual sojourn in Hong Kong this year, my sister and I joined a Wing On tour to Zhangjiajie. I don’t have a…

Before my sister, brother and his wife returned to Hong Kong, there was time for one last day trip with them. The choice of Brighton was unanimous. The 4 of…

A trip to Isle of Skye is not about the destination but about enjoying the scenery on the way there. That’s why the coach trip we joined from Inverness to…

When I planned the trip to the Scottish Highlands when my sister, brother and his wife visited from Hong Kong, I looked at the possibility of basing ourselves in Edinburgh.  Then…

A day after my sister and I returned from our trip to Bristol, our brother and sister-in-law arrived from Hong Kong. They didn’t have much time for a rest before the…

I love visitors from abroad. They have in mind destinations which would not normally be on my to-visit list. Bristol is such an example. Having been there many years ago…

Day Trip 1: Sirmione Having chosen Peschiera del Garda over Sirmione, the least that my partner and I could do was to check out this universal favourite for ourselves. We…

Having been to Riva del Garda on the northern end of Lake Garda, my partner and I thought we’d check out somewhere in the south. The toss was between Peschiera…

Note: This was originally posted on 09/03/ 2018 but I just noticed that the photos are not displayed properly so I am reposting it with some adjustments I love sunshine…