Author Archives: Sarah
Island-hopping RTW 2015 (2): Noble Nation New Zealand January 26 – February 10, 2015
North Island January 26-February 2, 2015 On my first visit to New Zealand in 2004, I spent over two weeks in the South Island. This time, I make my way from Northland to Rotorua in North Island and have a nice trip.
Island-hopping RTW (1): Terrific Tonga January 18-26, 2015
My long trip in 2015 is centred around a sea voyage from Bluff, New Zealand to Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean. I choose Tonga as the first stop of this 160-day island-hopping journey. My friends either say “Where is Tonga?” or “There is not much to do!”. For a person passionate about islands, I … Continue reading
Thomson Thailand January 7-10, 2015
John Thomson(1836-1921), a renowned Scottish photographer and travel writer of his time spent ten years in Asia and returned home with some 600 glass plates negatives of photographs. He was the first foreigner to have photographed Angkor Wat. I came to Bangkok to see a photo exhibition “Siam -Through the Lens of John Thomson … Continue reading
Christmas in Sabah, Malaysia, December 22-29, 2014
I love to spend Christmas with family and friends if possible. This year Lawrence, my younger brother and a novice diver, took the family to Mabul Island, Malaysia which is close to Sipadan. I have not dived for over 12 years and am surprised I have not forgotten the basic skills. I had six dives … Continue reading
Japan November 19-December 1, 2014 (Part 3)
November 28 – December 1: Kyoto & Nagoya
Japan November 19-December 1, 2014 (Part 2)
November 24 – 27: Foliage Viewing in Kyoto & Joyful Reunion
Japan November 19-December 1, 2014 (Part 1)
Cherry-blossom and foliage in Japan are most enchanting. I have seen cherry blossom three times but have never seen fall colours. I finally make my way to Kyoto in the fall.
46 Days in North America(6): Quebec to New York October 13 – 21, 2014
46 Days in North America(5): 10-Day Cruise October 3-12, 2014
St’ John’s, Saguenay & Quebec October 8-12, 2014
46 Days in North America(4): 10-Day Cruise October 3-12, 2014
Part 4- 10-day Cruise Quebec – Nova Scotia – Newfoundland – Quebec The Atlantic Provinces comprising Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, is an interesting region with spectacular scenery, history and culture. Bing and I took a 10-day cruise and visited Quebec City, Sydney, Halifax, St John’s and Saguenay. Unfortunately, … Continue reading