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Asia, Chengdu Cooking Class, China, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

Chengdu Local Market Food Tour & Cooking Class: Discover Sichuan’s Spices, Tea, and Traditions

Chengdu conjures up images of giant pandas and a laidback city. Those are all true because Chengdu is probably China´s […]

October 28, 2025
China, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

China for First-Timers: Travel Tips, Surprises & Myths

Napoleon had supposedly remarked, “Let China sleep, for when she wakes, she will shake the world,” and indeed, it is […]

October 28, 2025
#HongKong #Hongkongtravelblog #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #HongKongtravelblog #HKtourism
Asia, China, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

My favourite Hong Kong sights

Hong Kong is one of my favourite places in the world. I love everything about it. Its bustle, business, crowds, […]

July 14, 2016
#HongKong #Hongkongtravelblog #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #HongKongtravelblog #HKtourism
China, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Hong Kong life

Hong Kong life is photogenically stunning. The reason is its unique mix of modern with retro and the combined effect […]

July 12, 2016
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China, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

21 photos that may tempt you to visit Hong Kong

Hong Kong in my eyes can do no wrong. Feisty, independent and self reliant, it is a city with a […]

July 9, 2016
#travelblog #Macau #maverickbird
China, Top Experiences

Top fun things to do in Macau

Macau is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations and a gambler’s paradise. Located close to both mainland China and […]

September 7, 2014
#travelblog #Macau #maverickbird
Asia, China, Outside India

Bittersweet Macau memories

Macau is the most densely populated place on earth but on that day in the heart of its winding alleys a […]

September 3, 2014
#travelblog #Macau #maverickbird
Asia, China, Outside India

The two faces of Macau

During all my years of traveling very few places have let me down and hardly any have left a bad […]

September 2, 2014
China, Money Matters, Outside India

Money Matters Hong Kong

  Hong Kong is not a very budget friendly destination, but it is the perfect blend of exquisite and exotic […]

February 23, 2014
#travelblog #Hongkong #maverickbird
Asia, China, Outside India

A cat and mouse chase in HongKong

My daughter Noni was very young when we visited together to Hong Kong and even though it was an expensive […]

February 18, 2014
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Svetlana

I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

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