CHINA | Tuesday, 30 Jul 2013 | Views [426]
Having recovered from the sporting excesses in Shanghai, took a flight from Shanghai to Sanya. The flight was only a couple of hours & again incident-free. I arrived late at night to a brilliant hostel in the south of Hainan Island, a place called ... Read more >
CHINA | Monday, 15 Jul 2013 | Views [289]
So why didn't I plan my move from Beijing to Shanghai better? Didn't I realise that I was in fact traveling on the day of the second British & Irish Lions test against Australia? How bad is that? As you can see I didn't get to see the game but did ... Read more >
CHINA | Wednesday, 3 Jul 2013 | Views [297]
So I have now just about receovered from Hong Kong which was brilliant. I took an overnight train from HK to Beijing in total about 24 hours which was completely fine. Having said that, I was on the top bunk of a 6 berth cabin sharing with 2 other women ... Read more >
HONG KONG | Saturday, 22 Jun 2013 | Views [236]
So I arrive in Hong Kong on a very early morning flight from Manila. I very kindly leant my RG to some Americans who hadn't done any research into the place & then didn't see them again. Serves me right for being too lovely. Won't be making that ... Read more >
PHILIPPINES | Tuesday, 11 Jun 2013 | Views [319]
So arrive in Manila which was pretty much as I thought, noisy, dirty & hot but I enjoyed the couple of nights there. Took a plane to Kalibo & then the coach & ferry to Borocay which is lovely. The White beach is beautiful & where ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 20 May 2013 | Views [271]
So I am currently sitting in the kitchen of the house of my parents getting ready for my next voyage. This trip is taking me back to SE Asia specifically Manila on Sunday. Then I hope to have some relaxing beach time on Borocay, followed by more time ... Read more >
