A guide to visit Florence Cathedral in under two hours
If you’re in Florence for a few days, visiting Florence Cathedral is almost a necessity given the size and significance of this …
Is Burano and Murano in Venice worth visiting?
During our recent trip to Venice, we decided to stop by the smaller islands of Burano and Murano at an Italian friend’s …
5 reasons to do the Secret Itineraries tour of the Doges Palace in Venice
If you’re looking to buy a normal ticket to the Doge’s Palace, I would recommend that you go on the secret itineraries …
Is it worth entering the Milan Cathedral?
We arrived in Milan at 7am in the morning after our Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Milan. We were heading …
Why Yuanmingyuan the Old Summer Palace in Beijing is worth visiting
After making a big mistake of spending RMB450/ SGD90 on an over-priced cup of Jasmine tea at the Lao She Teahouse in …
Visiting CaiTongDe for TCM treatment in Shanghai
If you trust the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), China is probably the best place to seek treatment, given that the …
When is a good time to visit The Bund?
The Bund is a must-visit destination in Shanghai, especially if it’s your first time there. Do note that it’s an extremely popular …
Five must visit destinations in Portugal
Apart from the capital Lisbon, Azores, Madeira, Porto and Algarve make good stopovers. They’re truly the must visit destinations in Portugal.
Recommended: Buying Chinese tea from Tianshan Tea City in Shanghai (Shop 1057)
If you’re looking to buy Chinese tea in Shanghai, I recommend that you do so from Tianshan Tea City (Shop 1057). I found …
Part 2: The six hour Great Wall hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu
This is a continuation from an earlier post: ‘Part 1: The Great Wall hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu without a guide‘. In …