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Before Your First China Vacation – 33 Things You Need to Know

Dragons against vivid background

When the ex-husband’s girlfriend invited me to go on a China vacation to celebrate her 50th birthday, of course, I said yes! Who better to travel halfway around the world with than the crazy lady …

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Categories China, Asia Travel Guides

2 Amazing Gardens in Suzhou You Will Love

Gardens in Suzhou min

Located just a couple of hours outside of Shanghai, the serene and beautiful classical gardens in Suzhou are a feast for the eyes the perfect antidote to the frantic hustle and bustle of China’s megacities. …

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Categories China, Asia Travel Guides, Travel Inspiration, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

7 Interesting Facts About China You Should Never Believe

Yangshuo landscape

I’m pretty well-travelled but the only interesting facts about China I heard before I visited were half-baked horror stories from ex-pat colleagues. Almost all of these storytellers had “done” China (aka they were posted there …

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Categories China, Asia Travel Guides

How to Get Flight Upgrades Now | 15 Easy Travel Tips

How to get flight upgrades - over 50s Travel Tips

If money were no object, you’d choose the posh cabin with the big comfy flat-bed seats, free champagne and speedy exit over economy every time, wouldn’t you? But those luxury seats come with a hefty …

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Categories Travel Advice, Travel Tips

8 Best Long Haul Flight Tips – How to Survive a Long Flight

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After many years of international travel for work and for leisure, I’ve picked up a thing or two about being well prepared for flying. This post shares my best long-haul flight tips – I’ve used …

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Categories Travel Advice, Travel Tips

Visiting the Shaanxi History Museum, Xi’an – Your Easy 2-Hour Guide

Shaanxi History Museum, Xian, China

The Shaanxi History Museum in Xi’an, China takes you on a journey through thousands of years of ancient Chinese history and culture. In a city that’s practically one giant museum, this museum – regarded as …

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Categories China, Asia Travel Guides, Museums

3 Day Siwa Oasis Itinerary (Egypt) – Awesome Things to Do

Siwa Oasis Town, Egypt

Venture far away from the best-known Egypt tourist attractions, and you’ll find Siwa Oasis, a lush and verdant desert town, that will soon work its magic on you. With 300,000 gently swaying palm trees, 70,000 …

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Categories Egypt Travel Guides, Africa, Historical Places, Travel Inspiration

How to Overcome Jet Lag | 19 Trusted Hacks

how to overcome jet lag

Jet lag is a real drag, and it’s something that tends to affect us more as we get older. Many women find that it takes longer to recover from jet lag after midlife. Long flights …

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Categories Travel Advice, Travel Health, Travel Tips
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