Victoria Peak, Man Mo & The Star Ferry

Views of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

It’s nearly 10am before we leave the apartment headed for Victoria Peak. So much for my daily schedule. Though I shouldn’t be too hard on us, we’re all exhausted after the Thursday night flight and did quite well to get through our arrival and first afternoon in Hong Kong relatively unscathed.… Read the rest

Villa Borghese

Tempio di Esculapio across the lake in Villa Borghese

If there’s one thing Italy does well (after gelato), it’s Villas.  Villa d’Este was a fantastic example of this, Villa Borghese is another.  Whilst the Palazzos and Castellos are interesting and impressive, the villa gives way from the regal, political and military to a more laid back take on Italian lifestyle, architecture and the outdoors, namely a garden. … Read the rest

Tweed Billabong

Camped by a billabong at Big 4 Tweed

If you’re a fashionista, tweed and billabongs definitely do not mix.  If you love camping and the great outdoors, you might not find too much use for tweed during your adventures (unless you’re in Scotland). … Read the rest

Bryant Park

Bryant Park

Bryant Park is located in the heart of Manhattan, New York City, between 40th and 42nd Streets, and Fifth and Sixth Avenues. It’s adjacent to the iconic New York Public Library and surrounded by skyscrapers. And, with the number of people here this evening to see a movie, it’s not hard to believe that it is one of the busiest public spaces in the city.… Read the rest