Travels With Carole

Come along with me and share the excitement as I explore the world researching freelance articles. These blog posts offer short chunks of travel that you can digest quickly as well as plenty of photos so you get the picture. You'll have some fun, make discoveries, and pick up great ideas and information for your own vacations. Think of me as your canary in the coal mine. For even more travel inspiration, visit my BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at http://www.berkeleyandbeyond.com.

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October 7, 2019

Traveling Solo in Hong Kong

Though for the first-time visitor Hong Kong has an anticipatory aura of mystery, of being one big American Chinatown, it is in reality in league with the most sophisticated 20th-century cities. This tiny 29-mile-square island is a crossroads of people and cultures. It is the world’s third-largest port, tightly packed with skyscrapers and glitzy high-end shops, and many residents speak English. It also is reputed to be the most densely populated spot in the world--in the Shamshuipo section of Kowloon people are squeezed in at the rate of 165,000 per kilometer.

September 23, 2015

Guilin and Yangshou, China; sights to see

Guilin and Yangshou, China

Though I have not had the pleasure of visiting either Guilin or Yangshuo in China, the beauty of these two UNESCO World Heritage Sites is obvious via this drone-captured video. Both are convenient to Hong Kong.

More places in China.

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More ideas for exploring Asia and the South Pacific.

May 10, 2013

Hong Kong: Mandarin Oriental + Art Basel; hotel review + things to do

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Famous for its pool, restaurants, Roman baths, luxurious lobby, and shopping arcade, the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong is the luxe chain’s flagship hotel. The spacious rooms and suites offer magnificent views of Victoria Harbor and the city skyline, and a Shanghainese-inspired holistic oriental spa and state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a pool are available. Restaurants and bars are popular with locals, two have Michelin stars (Pierre and Mandarin Grill + Bar)--this is the only hotel in the world with that honor--and all are distinct in character. Dim sum and high tea are a must. Indeed, it has been called the “best hotel in the world.”

This month (May 23-26), it is the “Official Hotel” for Art Basel’s inaugural show in Hong Kong. The hotel is offering guests many special art treats, including an art-inspired menu in the Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill + Bar to art-inspired chocolates and cocktails.

Though I have never had the pleasure of staying at this highly-rated hotel, I plan to stop in for a tour--perhaps even a stay--next time I am in town. You might want to add it to your bucket list as well.

Hong Kong at dusk.

More places in China.

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image courtesy of hotel

January 29, 2011

Harbin, China: Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival; things to do

Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

This festival has been held annually in January since 1963 and is one of the largest of its kind in the world.

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December 16, 2009

Hong Kong at dusk

At this website, place your cursor at the top of the photo. You will notice it is 6:10 PM. Bring the mouse down slowly over the photo without pressing the button on the mouse. Do not right or left click. Night appears, the lights come on, and at 7:40 PM it's dark!

More places in China.

Best souvenirs of China.

More ideas for exploring Asia and the South Pacific.