Burma Bistro in Yangon

  My first few encounters with Burmese cuisine were not very successful. I tried some food in Naypyidaw, but frankly, I was not impressed. This time, my...

Wuzhen – my Favorite Water Town in China

My first  visit to Wuzhen Water Town was during the traditional International Theater Festival in October. I could not believe I was in China! The atmosphere i...

Madam Yen Restaurant in Hanoi

  This Madam Yen restaurant in Hanoi was recommended to us by some expats in Hanoi. We said we wanted to try modern Vietnamese cuisine, and Madam Yen re...

A Review of the Hanoi Opera Hilton Hotel

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Datong: Old town, Hanging Monastery, Yungang Grottoes and more

  One of the most exciting destinations in China is Datong, in Shanxi province. Datong, in Chinese terms, is a small city with over three million inhabitants....

A Review of Harbor Grand Hotel Hong Kong

There are two Harbor Grand Hotels in Hong Kong. The one I am reviewing is located in East Hong Kong, which is a few minutes walking distance from Fortress Hill ...

A Small French Island in Beijing

I have to confess, I love Chinese food, but I cannot eat Chinese breakfast because I need my toast, butter and jam with a cup of real coffee in the morning. I...

Beaches Near Beijing

  Beijing is not near the ocean, but to get to the beaches from the capital for a weekend is not too difficult. Beijingers get there by car or by fast t...

Some Additional Tips for Your Weekend in Hong Kong

Hong Kong always knows how to surprise you, and if you intend to visit for a weekend or longer, I have some tips that you might find useful. My biggest and mos...

Chengde Mountain Resort: an Ultimate Guide

If you go to Beijing for longer than two or three days, you need to visit some exciting places that are relatively close. A very attractive spot is Chengde Moun...