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Visiting the Ubud Monkey Forest in Bali

If you are visiting Bali, then the Monkey Forest Ubud is definitely something you need to see. The Sacred Monkey Forest is like walking through the Jungle Book with lush greenery and wildlife roaming free. Here are some tips to ensure that you and your family have a great time. First things  ...

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Visiting the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an

In 1974 a group of peasants were digging a well and found some pottery and relics.  Those bits of pottery turned out to be the legendary terra cotta army from 221 BC of China’s first emperor.  If you plan on visiting the terracotta warriors in Xi’an then keep reading for tips on how to  ...

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All About the Benja-Mao’s: Three Days In Beijing

Beijing is arguably the jewel in China’s crown.  It is home to some of the most iconic spots throughout history, and is an instagrammers paradise #omg #somanypictures #ThisIsHowOld Before the 2008 Olympics, the people of Beijing were ordered to better their English and they made an  ...

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Shanghai’ed

Don’t get your hopes up Charlie Chaplin fans, this isn’t a post about the 1914 comedy, or about me getting kidnapped. On the contrary, I had a beautiful room in the St. Regis, and they pretty much had to get security to remove me.  We had a lovely room on the club floor, and I even  ...

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Hong Kong- The City that Comes Alive at Night

After my frantic leaving a day early to avoid a snowstorm where I am from, and then 16 hour flight from JFK, my Gumby-esque self (thanks small prescription pills!) shuffled off the plane in Hong Kong to be met  by the W Hong Kong private car service (public transportation what?) When traveling  ...

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