Seen that? – U.K. Doubles Duty Taxes
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
U.K. Doubles Duty Taxes Hidden Travel Gems As of Feb. 1, 2007, international air passenger duties (or taxes) departing from the United Kingdom has doubled f…
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Seen that? – Schenzhen, China
Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Schenzhen, China Hidden Travel Gems When I was planning my first trip to Hong Kong, mainland China wasn't part of my itinerary, so I didn't get a Ch…
Seen that? – Where to get Masala Dosa in Singapore
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Where to get Masala Dosa in Singapore Hidden Travel Gems The day after I arrived in Singapore, I bought a two-day pass on the Hippo double decker bus. Hoppi…
Seen that? – The Most Photographed Person in Singapore
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
The Most Photographed Person in Singapore Hidden Travel Gems The Raffles doorman is the most photographed person in Singapore. He told me himself. He also t…
Seen that? – Chocolate Shops in Brugge, Belgium
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Chocolate Shops in Brugge, Belgium Hidden Travel Gems The temptation of chocolate draws Chocoholics and chocolate connoisseurs to Brugge, Belgium in droves….
Seen that? – La Boqueria Market in Barcelona
Sunday, March 28th, 2010
La Boqueria Market in Barcelona Hidden Travel Gems [photo source] With the increasing number of culinary tours and cooking classes, it is obvious that peopl…
Seen that? – Hemingway Bought Paper Here
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Hemingway Bought Paper Here Hidden Travel Gems A visit to Venice won't be complete without stopping at Antica Legatoria Piazzesi, the oldest paper shop…
Seen that? – Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe
Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe Hidden Travel Gems Standing on the dock at a marina in Bas-du-Fort, Guadeloupe, Alain, a Belgian transplant, pointed his finger at…
Seen that? – Barbuda
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Barbuda Hidden Travel Gems We sailed an exhilarating 40 nautical miles north from Falmouth Harbour, Antigua to Barbuda on a 41 foot catamaran. Barbuda is An…
Seen that? – Peace & Plenty, Great Exuma
Saturday, January 9th, 2010
Peace & Plenty, Great Exuma Hidden Travel Gems I have sailed among many of the islands in the Bahamian chain. On one sailing trip, I discovered Peace an…
