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India: Up Close & Personal at the Majestic Taj Mahal

Did you know that the Taj Mahal was planned for not 6 months and took 22 years to build? Sounds like a long time but if you consider the every little details of what the Taj have then 22 years will...

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India: Agra Fort

Built in the 15th century, Agra Fort (walled city) is a UNESCO World Heritage site monument located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India about 130 miles from New Delhi. It was once where the King lived and...

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The Mountain City of Wanzhou, China

Four hours drive northwest from the big city of of Chongqing comes to Wanzhou formerly called Wanxian. My host DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing Wanzhou had a great list of must see places and LuAn Bridge...

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Bangkok: The Grand Palace & Wat Phrakaew – Temple of the Emerald Buddha in...

The Grand Palace & Wat Phrakaew is really hard to place in to words. Not because there’s nothing to write about but because it was beyond magnificent and my brain is slowly trying to absorb all the...

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Bangkok: Train & Floating Markets To Check Out in Thailand

My Bangkok host DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sukhumvit Bangkok took me to the most unique markets I’ve ever seen. The Floating Market’s business is supposedly mainly running just for the tourists but...

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Phuket: Must Do Activities!

As busy as I was running around in the urban setting of Bangkok, Thailand, my schedule was even more packed in the three days I was in the tropical scenery of Phuket. My gracious host who is tucked in...

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Kuala Lumpur: The Culinary Scene in Malaysia

Under the beautiful urban setting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is probably the best and most diverse culinary scene in the world. In my own humble opinion, that is. I’ve actually been told by many that...

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Kuala Lumpur: Thanking Teachers with #CookieCare in a Local School in Malaysia

My Malaysian host DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur had me tagging along on what I felt is the most rewarding experience on my entire #DTour travel. Not very often a normal tourist can or would plan to...

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Kuala Lumpur: Sacred Shrine at the Batu Caves in Malaysia

On my very last day in Malaysia, my host DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur arranged a trip to the holiest Hindu Temple in Malaysia at Batu Caves – 8 miles away from Kuala Lumpur. Seeing from afar I was...

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Kuala Lumpur – An Unforgettable Experience in Malaysia

I spent four full days in Malaysia, my last #DTour stop ending my 31 nights in Asia. I was exhausted by the time I hit Kuala Lumpur but my host DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur had done a fantastic...

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ANA’s Chicago O’Hare Inaugural Flight to Haneda (Tokyo) + Tour

ANA just launched a direct flight from Chicago O’Hare to Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan and lucky me; I got to be part of the Inaugural flight. So after the airline launch festivities at O’Hare, I...

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Day Trip to Kyoto (from Tokyo) with ANA

It is 372 miles from Tokyo to Kyoto. So we took an ANA flight and landed to the nearest airport in Osaka. After 60 minutes of the bus ride, we arrived in Kyoto, Japan. First stop, is a quaint roadside...

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The Imperial Hotel Tour in Tokyo, Japan

MY ANA trip to Tokyo arranged accommodation at the beautiful Imperial Hotel, a 120-year-old legendary landmark in Tokyo that welcomed royalties, heads of state, and world and business leaders. This...

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[Hawaii Video] Nectar Sweetness for the Entire Family!

Since I’m a mom of teens now, I’m consciously watching at what I wear before one of my kid label me as “trying too hard to look cool, young, or hip” (or what’s that word now? DOPE?!) So the first time...

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VIP Experience at CMX Cinemas at Old Orchard

Why would someone who lives by downtown Chicago bother driving all the way to Skokie to see a movie? It’s a question I asked myself when I was invited to check out CMX Cinemas. CMX Cinemas opened two...

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Bangkok: The Grand Palace & Wat Phrakaew – Temple of the Emerald Buddha in...

The Grand Palace & Wat Phrakaew is really hard to place in to words. Not because there’s nothing to write about but because it was beyond magnificent and my brain is slowly trying to absorb all the...

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Soyfoods and Farm Tour with ND Soybean Council

As someone who is of Asian origin, Soybean has always been a significant element of my rearing when it comes to our food. Soy sauce, Soy milk, Tofu, and Edamame are just among the products that our...

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Ketchum / Sun Valley Winter Travel

DISCLOSURE: This trip is hosted and arranged by Hotel Ketchum. All opinions are my own. United Airlines just recently launched its non-stop flight from Chicago to SunValley, and it was a perfect...

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Ketchum / Sun Valley Hotels

Winter Travel to Ketchum/Sun Valley (with video) Hotels ———-  Restaurants ———-  Galena Lodge ———-  Sun Valley Resort River Run Day Lodge ———- Museums & Galleries ———- Sun Valley’s Hemingway...

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Ketchum / Sun Valley Museums & Galleries

Winter Travel to Ketchum/Sun Valley (with video) Hotels ———-  Restaurants ———-  Galena Lodge ———-  Sun Valley Resort River Run Day Lodge ———- Museums & Galleries ———- Sun Valley’s Hemingway Sorry,...

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