Flying Koala

LottyH

Flying Koala

Retired publisher - editor of an infotainment magazine in Singapore. Has driven across two continents from Europe to North America. Driven across Canada from east to west. Driven three times across USA starting from Vancouver, BC, (CANADA) all the way to Key West, Florida. Cruised South America, Mediterranean, Asia and South Pacific. Traveled extensively in Australia, Africa, Asia and Europe and North America.



North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver » YVR July 25th 2012

Where is our next adventure? Well, I have a long list. And for a start, we need to apply for a Chinese visa. So I downloaded the forms and get it going. Tomorrow, we need to have our passport photos taken to complete the application for the Chinese visa. After the Chinese visa, we need to do the Australian visa. We had been assured by Holland America (HAL) line that they will do the Visa on Arrival (VOA) for other countries like Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Vietnam. They will charge it to our account. By the time our visas are stamped on our passports, we'll be shelling at least US$700.00 for my husband and myself. Bear with me on this one. Why do they even need to require visas? Those are some of the things ... read more

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver » YVR July 24th 2012

Another day, another countdown. Today, I didn't manage to do a lot of trip planning and preparation. We have to go to the dentist. My husband chipped one of his front tooth and it needed the tender loving care of our family dentist. Yesterday I talked about signing up a deal with a tour agent in Beijing. You might be wondering why I did that. For me travel and style is a personal choice. It is usally dictated by ones desire for comfort and convinience as well as budget and experience. While you can travel indpendently, you face alot of time consuming hassles which you can avoid if you have a tour guide with you. In countries like China, you will find language to be an issue whether in a restaurant, taxi or finding your way ... read more




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