In search of activities in Asia & Pacific? Here are suggestions what to do here, often involving how to walk the area.

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An epic trip to Oceania – Southeast Australia & New Zealand

Outline of one month on the road on the other side of the world: Oceania has been out of reach for my husband and me so far. There were plenty of reasons for that: too far away, too extensive, the unwillingness of using the annual vacation…
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What to do and where to stay & dine in style in Mumbai, India

The coastal city, known for its great architecture: After staying in Delhi using it as springboard for traveling Rajasthan (itinerary/stay&dine), the land of the great kings, my husband and I ended our Indian trip in Mumbai, the same place…
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What to do and where to stay & dine in style in Delhi, India

The city with the two faces as gateway to Rajasthan: When traveling Rajasthan, the land of the great kings, India’s capital, Delhi, is the perfect springboard for this trip. My husband and I decided that we wanted to get to know this mega…
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Rajasthan, North India, a perfect 9-day itinerary

Agra - Jaipur - Shahpura - Udaipur - Jodhpur: After two visits to South India more than one resp. two decades ago, my husband and I wanted to complete our picture of India by traveling the north of India as well. We had heard that this part…
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7 things to do in Hong Kong that not everybody does

Collision of two worlds: After having covered what a first-timer to Hong Kong must do in my last post, I now want to outline what a visitor may do when having a bit more time or being here for the second time. I have recently revisited this…
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7 things to do in Hong Kong that everybody must do

Crossover of tradition & modernity: After having spent six days in Hong Kong just recently and ten days two years before I feel confident about what to see in this fascinating city as a first-timer but also as a repeat visitor. I have…
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What to do on a 8-day vacation on Borneo, Malaysia

Touring the Malaysian states of Sarawak & Sabah: We – two families with an adult son each – had been looking for a destination in Southeast Asia for summertime. This undertaking had been complicated by the fact that the rainy season…
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4-day luxury trip to Lombok, Indonesia

Lombok, fascinating & unspoiled: Lombok, Bali’s neighboring island, lives in Bali’s shadow. Some say it is like Bali 30 years ago or an “unspoiled Bali”. Whereas I cannot judge the accuracy of this statement (my first visit…
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Where to stay and what hotels to choose on a luxury stay in Bali

Tropical island of Bali as luxury destination: Bali is a very popular tourist destination attracting many visitors, from backpackers to luxury travelers. It has much to offer: varied landscapes with lots of rice fields, rugged coastlines and…