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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …