This time last year I had a great time traveling to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and then Hong Kong. In this travel vlog, I share my visits to the highest hill on Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak. Then I walked and observed the various shops and waterfront restaurants at Stanley Market before taking the local bus and subway to Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha). These experiences were very special and spiritually inspirational. I felt a newness with God and I could feel and see how important their religion is to their lives in China. Take a look at my video blog for an inside look and enjoy! I hope you're able to travel to these places and experience them for yourself. They are a plane ticket and packed suitcases away!
During August of last year, I had the opportunity to travel to Hong Kong, China, with my MBA cohort. It was a great experience. We rode on a hydrofoil, provided by Cotai Water Jet from Macau. When we arrived, we were bused through the busy streets of Hong Kong to Hotel Panorama. The views in this hotel are high-up and memorable. Before our night cruise of Victoria Harbour and the Symphony of Lights skyline show, I had a bite to eat of fried noodles and a side of cabbage. After the cruise, some of us too an evening walk back to the hotel, and we were not alone. There were tons of people out and about. Hong Kong is bustling with activity with lots to see and do. In the video below, I show you it all. Enjoy! I hope you'll put Hong Kong, China on your bucket list of places to visit.
During my time in China, I had the opportunity to visit Macau. It has a similar look and feel to casino-life in Las Vegas, Nevada! Wow! Macau is definitely a gem, even if you drop in for 1 or 2 nights like many visitors do. If you're into event planning, you can even host events in Macau, which is welcomed because it helps their economy. There is a lot to do and you can see that many people are enjoying the city sights and hopefully making money too at the casinos. In my video blog below, see some of what Macau has to offer. Hopefully, you will plan your next vacation to Macau and make new memories. Happy Travels!
During my travels in China, I had the opportunity to learn more about the subway system in Guangzhou and how it was created. We visited the Guangzhou Metro Museum, which was very insightful and interesting for the entire family. Their metro also have mascots that help to direct the traffic while riding the rail system and for developing kids' interest in this mode of transportation. The following China travel video blog will show you an inside look.
During my China travels, I had the opportunity to tour Yu Garden and sit in on a tea demonstration. According to Chinahighlights.com, the garden is a must-see because of its classical Chinese architecture, exquisite sculptures and carvings, and the busy Yuyuan bazaar. If you are a tea-lover like me, you will appreciate the tea demonstration. Did you know that specific types of tea require different water temperatures to avoid the bitter taste you may experience from a tea bag? Did you also know that traditional Chinese tea preparation does not include sweeteners? I must say, I like a bit of maple syrup in my tea. It seems to accentuate the flavors of the tea. However, during the tea tasting I experienced some great tasting teas without sweeteners.
I hope you are well. While I was in Shanghai, China, I noticed that Starbucks was almost on every corner. They love their coffee as much as their tea. We had the opportunity to visit a Starbucks Reserve Roastery and in the video I share an inside look with you.
