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Do you have a travel bucketlist? My list only grows longer each day, but I’m so glad that I’ve finally checked Xi’an off the list. Big cities like Beijing and Shanghai don’t appeal to me as much as Xi'an which is known as the birthplace of Chinese civilisation. Xi’an marks the Silk Road’s Eastern end and is the capital of Shaanxi Province. It was the capital city of 13 imperial dynasties - the most for any city, and many ancient structures are preserved. Here are 5 reasons why you should add Xi’an to your bucketlist: 1. Xi’an is the only place in the world where you’ll get to see clay soldiers. The impressive Terracotta Army is commissioned by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, to protect him in the afterlife. Thousands of armies, of which many have not been uncovered today, are strategically placed in a direction towards his tomb. What’s interesting is that their faces are modeled after Emperor Qin’s actual army during those days so you won’t find two of the same! 2. Xi’an allows you to hike one of China’s most dangerous mountains - Huashan. There are 5 peaks with different attractions and you can try to conquer the Changkong Plank Road, a plank path built along the side of a vertical cliff, only about 1 foot wide. This is definitely not for the faint-hearted. I’m so happy as I managed to ascend 4 peaks, with the highest at an altitude of 2,160 metres and even saw some cherry blossoms. (Took this picture atop Huashan!) 3. Experience cycling on top of Xian’s city wall. 4. Visit historical pagodas, bell towers and drum towers. 5. Feast to your heart’s content at the Muslim Quarter. So, have I convinced you to add Xi’an to your bucketlist? Or, are there other parts of China that you’re very interested in visiting? • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #china #中国 #xian #西安 #huashan #华山 #journeysofgirls #travelgirl #traveladdict #dametraveler #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #instatraveling
For those of you heading to Hong Kong soon, you might want to consider staying at @ecotreecwb. Here are 5 reasons to convince you: 1. This boutique hotel is conveniently located near 2 MTR stations, namely Tin Hau and Fortress Hill. A short walk to the MTR stations brings you to Hong Kong’s commercial hub and allows easy access to shopping and entertainment areas. 2. Although there is no swimming pool at the hotel, you can work out at the gym, or take a hike up the nearby Braemar Hill for a panoramic view of Hong Kong’s cityscape. 3. It’s one of the very few hotels in Hong Kong with @dysonhair hairdryers placed in some of the rooms. It took me only 7 minutes to dry my long hair, instead of the usual 20 minutes. 4. Who doesn’t love having the luxurious bathtub in the Premier Harbour View Suite?! 5. There is plenty of food choices around the hotel, and I really enjoy the roast meats, cart noodles and traditional desserts. I’m trying so hard to complete as much work as possible over these two days while dealing with personal issues. How’s your week going so far? I’m looking forward to Thursday because @monicaspassport is visiting me in Singapore, and we’re heading to the Philippines together soon! After being insta-friends for more than a year, I’m super happy that we’re finally meeting up! Have you ever connected with anyone over Instagram? • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #hongkong #hongkonginsta #hongkongig #hongkongtrip #discoverhongkong #hkig #journeysofgirls #travelgirl #traveladdict #dametraveler #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #instatraveling
This is the last of my cherry blossoms series, and I thought it’ll be good to share another meaningful advice - Accept both compliments and criticism. It takes both sun and rain for a flower to grow. When I was younger, I didn’t take criticism well and ended up being very defensive. As I grew older, I strengthened my openness to criticism and I’m able to accept negative feedback about myself or my work. Now, I’m better able to deal with criticisms without emotions, and take the criticisms as an opportunity to learn and an impetus to work harder. What about you? How well do you deal with criticism? Any tips on how to become more open to negative feedback? • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #singapore #singapore_insta #visitsingapore #sakura #springblossoms #cherryblossoms #journeysofgirls #travelgirl #traveladdict #dametraveler #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #instatraveling
"Happiness is to hold flowers in both hands." - Have you heard of this Japanese proverb? Call me greedy, but I wanna hug 10 bouquets of sunflowers in my arms right now! What are you up to this weekend? • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #singapore #singapore_insta #visitsingapore #sakura #springblossoms #cherryblossoms #journeysofgirls #travelgirl #traveladdict #dametraveler #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #instatraveling
If you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy hotel in Hong Kong, @lansonplacehk is the one for you! Breakfast and evening cocktails are served at the 133 Lounge, and the space is totally picturesque. Here are 5 fun facts about the lounge: 1. The whimsical blown glass lights are from the island of Murano in Venice. These impossibly graceful fixtures brilliantly illuminate the lounge. 2. Impressive artworks acquired from all over the world are displayed on the walls of the lounge. 3. If you take a closer look at the colours of the lights, artworks and furniture, you’ll realise that the colours change gradually from one end of the lounge to the other. The architect designed the lounge to reflect the different times of a day, from morning to night, so depending on your mood, you can choose to sit at whichever area you desire. 4. On Thursday and Friday evenings, you can unwind at the lounge, loosen up with a drink, or two, and listen to soothing tunes played by a jazz pianist. 5. There’s a mini library with specially selected books at the lounge. This is great for rainy days, as you can cosy up in a corner and enjoy reading. The 133 Lounge is a wonderful alternative for business meetings or catching up with friends. You don’t have to hold the meetings in your hotel room or worry about your friends making a mess in your room. Instead of going for my usual virgin Pina Colada, I tried Shirley Temple. What’s your favourite cocktail/mocktail? • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #hongkong #hongkonginsta #hongkongig #hongkongtrip #discoverhongkong #hkig #journeysofgirls #travelgirl #traveladdict #dametraveler #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #instatraveling
Arrived in Hong Kong this morning and am staying at @lansonplacehk until Friday! I’ve been pampered and spoilt by their impeccable service since stepping into the hotel. The Grand Luxe room feels elegant and comfortable and features notable design innovations. Here are 5 unique things I love about the room: 1. The Mounted revolving LCD iPTV makes viewing possible from either the living room or bedroom. There is a good variety of channels and movies you can watch. The minions are my favourite cartoon characters so I was super happy that I was able to relax on the couch while watching Despicable Me 3. 2. Not many hotel rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette in Hong Kong, but the rooms and suites here have it all. 3. There’s a docking station compatible with all smart devices, and you can charge up to four devices at a time. I find it very useful since I have the DSLR, a drone, a GoPro, laptop and other devices that require daily charging. 4. There’s a socket inside the safe deposit box, so if you’re heading out, you can be assured that your laptop is securely locked up and charging in the safe. 5. The bath amenities are by Australia's Appelles - a brand offering a collection of skincare products which contain essential oils that are selected for their beneficial nature, as well as their sensorial effect. Packaging is environmentally friendly and recyclable, with a focus on environmental impact and social consciousness. This is aligned to the hotel’s “Go Green” initiative. After staying at so many hotels in Hong Kong, Lanson Place HK has topped the list of my favourite HK hotels. Would you want to experience a stay here? • On a side note, I’ve captured this image using the GoPro HERO7 Black with the help of the GoPro 3-Way Tripod. Thank you @gopromysg for your tips on how to shoot using this brilliant travel gadget! • • • #gopro #goprohero7 #goprohero7black #thediscoverer #travelblogger #hongkong #hongkonginsta #hongkongig #hongkongtrip #discoverhongkong #hkig #journeysofgirls #travelgirl #traveladdict #dametraveler #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #instatraveling

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