The Languedoc Region of South of France, 2012
The Languedoc is one of my favourite destinations in France. This region of France is just so beautiful, the landscape; the food; the wine; the…
Cologne, A short visit, Spring 2012
Begun in 1248, the construction of this Gothic masterpiece took place in several stages and was not completed until 1880. Over seven centuries, successive builders…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a family holiday in April 2012
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It's known for its beaches, rainforests and mix…
Venice, a visit in February 2012
Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has…
Amsterdam, Winter break 2012
Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden…
Pilsen, Sept 2011
Pilsen is a city in the western Czech Republic. It’s known for the Pilsner Urquell Brewery, specializing in bottom-fermented beer since 1842, with brewing cellars…
Prague, September 2011
According to an online source, Prague belongs to the oldest metropolises of Europe alongside Athens, Rome, Paris, and London. Prague is definitely one of the…
Bruge, Belgium, a family visit July 2011
Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important…
HELSINKI, FINLAND, A short visit in May 2011
Finland is a Northern European nation bordering Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Its capital, Helsinki, occupies a peninsula and surrounding islands in the Baltic Sea. Helsinki…
Auckland, New Zealand, the land of the Kiwi, May 2011
Lately my husband has been attending more overseas conferences, and this is a great opportunity for me to tag along. I have been to a…