St-Malo is super nice! It had a welcoming festive mood to it when you arrive. Getting in the intramuros feels like going to Disneyland or Universal Studio. There are lots of tourists walking around and looking happy. I see mostly couples, old and young though I didn’t...
Château de CHAMBORD Is the biggest castle in the Loire region and was built so that king Francois I will have a place to stay when he go hunting! The place is really grand that you can easily get lost from 1 room to the next and you see nothing for miles from the...
I woke up early today because we’re taking our mini trip outside of Paris. I was very excited because we'll be traveling around France! So everything went well, nice ride, nice view, la la la... Arrived in Tours We have a car rental reservation with a company...
Today we venture on our own. Geared with a métro map, we head for Montmartre. The Paris métro is complex but not anymore complicated to take than the MTR of Hong Kong. After all, with no fixed routes, no schedules, and reckless drivers, what can be more confusing than...
After 17h flight, 10,000km, 3 in-flight movies, uncomfy coach seat, and months of anticipation, I am here! RB met me at the airport and I got a tad emotional, though recovered quickly... It's been 2-1/2 years after all. We cruised around the Paris circle and finally...
I know you expect to be reading something of France already. But uh-uh, I'm still here, at my desk in deep perplexity. I just can't believe it's April already. I leave end of the month! Yes, I got my visa. Yes, my parents know I'm gonna be gone for a month, although...
I've been staring at my computer the past few days trying to come up with an itinerary. And last night, with a sudden surge of inspiration, I did it! Though it's still pretty tentative, it's showing a lot of promise. ;) I have 12 cities in 4 countries in 41 days. I...
I thought I should start this blog already. They say visualization helps in realization, so putting it in writing might actually seal the deal. I told many people about this plan already. I even have a date: that will be April - May (this year, hopefully!). Let...
