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About me:
I love to try different types of food at least once or twice even if it scares me, and even when I'm still hungry at the end of the meal. Not an expert but wine is also on my top list...I love hiking and being out in the sun and out in nature. But I love comfort too!

My travel style: Splurge occasionally
When traveling, I: Try to blend in with the locals
I usually travel for: Fun
Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
A great vacation includes:
Beach / Sun
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
Theme / Amusement parks
Gambling / Casinos
Outdoor / Adventure
Great food / Wine
Shopping
Spa
Concerts / Music festivals

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Spouse/significant other
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Joined on: October 28th 2008
Last Login: August 16th 2009

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By MTML
October 24th 2008

China Trip Journal - 14 Asia » Hong Kong » Lantau Island

Tsing Ma Bridge
Over looking area on the way to Lantau Island.

China Trip Journal - 14 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:00 PM Tour 2. Tsing Ma - Lantau & Monastery Tour. Adult: 580HK$/~83 U.S. $ Children: 420HK$/ ~60 U.S. $ Duration: 6-7 hours Lunch included. Check out my photos! http://picasaweb.google.com/mtml072/PublicHongKongGroupTour2# So Friday 8am in the morning, my next tour begins. Same thing as yesterday, the pick up took about 1.5 hours. I sort of wrote the amount of time we spend driving (unfortunately, I can't find my notes), and the time we have for each stop to look around. Stops. 1. Tsing Ma Bridge. This was worth go [View Full Entry]

By MTML
October 23rd 2008

China Trip Journal - 13 Asia » Hong Kong » Kowloon

Kam Tin Walled Village
Women at the Kam Tin Walled Village

China Trip Journal - 13 Thursday, October 23, 2008 8:00 PM Tour 1. Kowloon & New Territories Tour. Adult: 320HK$/~45.70 U.S. $ Children: 220HK$/ ~31.43 U.S. $ Duration: 4-5 hours Check out my Photos! http://picasaweb.google.com/mtml072/PublicHongKongGroupTour1# I've arrange the tour the night before with Amanda at the Park Lane Hotel, and have made arrangements for a Friday trip as well. The pick up and the bus ride. The pick up starts at 8am. The bus ride is definitely too long. There are more of picking up and driving around than the actual tour itself. Would I recom [View Full Entry]

By MTML
October 22nd 2008

China Trip Journal - 12 Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island » Wan Chai

Park Lane Hotel

China Trip Journal - 12 Wednesday, October 22, 2008 8:00 PM Travelling by air, cab, and ferry. T and I left for Shenzhen, then to Hong Kong for his Hong Kong meeting. We almost didn't make it to our Hong Kong flight in time due to air ticket issues. But all was resolved at the time we planned to fly out. We arrived in Shenzhen airport and took a cab ride to the ferry to go to Hong Kong. The ferry trip is about one hour. There's not a lot of people on the boat, so crowding and being pushed around [View Full Entry]

By MTML
October 21st 2008

China Trip Journal - 11 Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

China Trip Journal - 11 *** Tuesday, October 21, 2008 5:26 PM So, since I was pretty upset last night with what ever I've learned so far in this two week stay in Chengdu China; I've decided to pretty much to stay in my room almost the whole day. For at least five times that I've conducted some sort of a "service" test, and four out of five the results were obvious. They just don't understand that the service they provide have to have some consistency, and have to treat both male and female guests at the same level. Well, unless [View Full Entry]

By MTML
October 20th 2008

China Trip Journal - 10 Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

China Trip Journal - 10 *** Monday, October 20, 2008 2:34 PM Today I thought I should write about some of the things I've notice during my two week stay at the hotel. Since I have too much time in my hand, I reflect, react, notice more things that I probably wouldn't notice if T and I are simply on a vacation. So here it is… For the last two weeks, I have been observing the way things work at this hotel. From food, to café service, to breakfast buffet, to house keeping, to how they approach the guest. So here [View Full Entry]

By MTML
October 18th 2008

China Trip Journal - 9 Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

Leshan

China Trip Journal - 9 *** Saturday, October 18, 2008 11:33 PM Leshan tour… http://picasaweb.google.com/mtml072/Leshan# So I was able to book a tour with the same tour guide I've had before, and since he knows where to rent a car and a driver; I thought it would be better to have him take care of all that. All day tour for two people: The tour guide's fee: 200RMB Car rental with Driver: 650RMB Tip: 50RMB Lunch at the fishing village: 120RMB Total: 1020RMB/151 U.S. Dollars Leshan Entrance fee: ~320RMB (47$ for two) After breakfast we met up with our tour guide [View Full Entry]

By MTML
October 16th 2008

China Trip Journal - 7 Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

Panda Base

China Trip Journal - 7 *** Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:40 PM T and I decided to go on our routine workout at 5:00am, unfortunately I was feeling too lazy today. We decided that he will just get his breakfast and go to work. I decided to just get ready and hang out in my room until the third U.S. presidential debate was over then go to my usual spot at the lounge and watch any people that comes and go. Surprise!!! I received a phone call from the front desk about a Panda tour and they're waiting for me downstairs. [View Full Entry]

By MTML
October 14th 2008

China Trip Journal - 5 Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

Shopping area

China Trip Journal - 5 *** Tuesday, October 14, 2008 2:18 PM So…So far I had a bad stomach pain last night after dinner. I think it's just heartburn. My diet haven't been the same since we left. I am normally appreciative of new food and new culture, but so far my stomach haven't adjusted. It could also be just feeling homesick. I thought I would be a little more adventurous once I get here, unfortunately I couldn't go out. I'm scared shitless from the cab ride and crossing the street experience last weekend. T seems to have enjoy being adventurous, [View Full Entry]

By MTML
October 9th 2008

Chengdu, China Trip Journal - 3 Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

China Trip Journal - 3 *** Thursday, October 09, 2008 6:18 PM So there's really nothing happening. My day so far have been full of observing others, like the hotel attendants and if there are really other guests that stays here other than me :-) So far I've gone pretty far on reading my book "I know this much is true" It has been an agonizing book. It takes you to some sort of a roller coaster ride; for instance, the very first couple of hundreds of pages are for loading and pre-ping the riders, then it starts to accelerate, you're [View Full Entry]

By MTML
October 8th 2008

Chengdu, China Trip Journal - 2 *** Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

China Trip Journal - 2 *** Wednesday, October 08, 2008 11:01 AM So, this is the first day where T have to go to work while I'm here with him. We both woke up pretty early due to jet lag. We had breakfast at the hotel buffet and they do seem to have quite a selection of breakfast food. For sure I am not getting the "runny, half cooked" omelet any time soon. My stomach for some reason just did not like it at all! But, it all maybe in my head, so maybe next time but not in the next [View Full Entry]

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