Beijing: Wednesday, September 7, 2011: We enjoyed a relative lie in as we have another free day. After breakfast I… Read more The China Diaries: Day Eight
Tag: Travel
The China Diaries: Day Seven
Beijing: Tuesday, September 6, 2011: I learned a new Chinese phrase: “Ma ma hu hu” or “tiger horse” which translates… Read more The China Diaries: Day Seven
The China Diaries: Day Six
Beijing: Monday, September 5, 2011: I need to get some Chinese sleeping powder for Karen. I enjoyed my usual breakfast… Read more The China Diaries: Day Six
The China Diaries: Day Five
Beijing: Sunday, September 4, 2011: We arranged a 6am alarm call as we have an early breakfast because we have… Read more The China Diaries: Day Five
The China Diaries: Day Four
Beijing: Saturday, September 3, 2011: There was an early call for breakfast, which was okay, but at least I managed… Read more The China Diaries: Day Four
The China Diaries: Day Three
Beijing: Friday, September 2, 2011: Another sleepless night aboard the aircraft but the entertainment on the plane was enjoyable –… Read more The China Diaries: Day Three
The China Diaries: Days One and Two
London, UK: Wednesday, August 31, 2011: It seems so long since we booked our dream trip, but it was only… Read more The China Diaries: Days One and Two
Road trip around Loch Ness
It is good to be back after putting the blog posts on hold for a couple of months – basically… Read more Road trip around Loch Ness
Put some sparkle into your break
IT Must have looked comical as I wobbled along the streets of Amsterdam, cycling for the first time in about… Read more Put some sparkle into your break
On target for a great break in the Lakes
Of course travel writing is not limited to far flung and glamorous locations as we are spoilt for choice for… Read more On target for a great break in the Lakes