I wished I were a football fan so I’d be more excited when the Airbus touched down on Manchester Airport. I could head to Old Trafford, the largest club football stadium in the UK, or visit the National Football Museum, which houses more than 140,000 football memorabilia. But I did none of that; instead, I embarked … Continue reading A Guide to Manchester for History & Art Lovers
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Amsterdam: New Taste, New Memories
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or just a leisure traveler, there must be one or a few cities that are more special to you than the rest of them. It reminded you of an incredible experience or an important person. That day, it wasn’t easy to leave; you whispered to yourself that you’d come back … Continue reading Amsterdam: New Taste, New Memories
Christchurch: After the Quake
Christchurch is a new seasonal port of Cathay Pacific so we’re all excited to visit the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand. From the comments of the crew who have pioneered the operation of this new route, the city is boring and dreadful, with nothing much to see. I go on a … Continue reading Christchurch: After the Quake
Los Angeles: Photo Spots Hunt
When I knew that my friend would also be in LA during my stay, Universal Studio was the first thing that popped up in my mind. But instead of texting me a thumbs-up, she sent me a list of Instagram photos, each featuring a young, pretty, fashionable 20sth posing in front of a colorful, distinctive … Continue reading Los Angeles: Photo Spots Hunt
How to Enjoy Rüdesheim am Rhein in One Day
Last time in Mainz, I headed south to the college town of Heidelberg (you can read here), home to a breath-taking Renaissance castle north of the Alps. And, this time, I make a journey to the west, visiting one of the most beautiful wine regions in Germany, Rüdesheim am Rhein. To kick-start the day, I … Continue reading How to Enjoy Rüdesheim am Rhein in One Day
Paris: Pamper Your Stomach & Your Eyes
Dubbed as the city of love and romance, Paris sees the convergence of fashion, art, culture, and gastronomy. In this short stay, I sit down in an authentic French brasserie located close to the opera house, Palais Garnier, and immerse myself in some of the most famous impressionist masterpieces in the Musée d'Orsay. Founded in … Continue reading Paris: Pamper Your Stomach & Your Eyes
First Taste of African Safari
Last December, I spent two months working as a contract writer at Fox, editing synopses for National Geographic Channel. Watching the bloody, action-packed wild world every day through my desktop screen, I told myself I had to see it in the flesh someday. (It's one of my reasons to be a flight attendant. With the … Continue reading First Taste of African Safari
Top Attractions You Must Visit in Barcelona
Barcelona is a charming Mediterranean city that welcomes a substantial amount of tourists every year. Apart from enjoying its delectable food, relaxing vibe and vibrant nightlife, many also travel here to see the amazing creations by internationally-renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, a highly-acclaimed practitioner of Catalan Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While … Continue reading Top Attractions You Must Visit in Barcelona
Day Trip to Tivoli, Italy
Four years ago, I threw a coin into the Trevi fountain wishing for a chance to return to Rome, a beautiful city that I didn’t have enough time to discover as I was on a crazy ten-days-six-countries tour with my mum. Thanks to my flight duty, I came back to this charming capital of Italy … Continue reading Day Trip to Tivoli, Italy
Tour to the Most Powerful Waterfall in Europe
Thanks to my job, I got to come back to Zurich again. I always wanted to see the imposing Jungfrau and it was in my plan. However, according to the weather forecast and the webcam on its official website, there’s no way I could go up there without being disappointed. Pilatus and Matterhorn were also … Continue reading Tour to the Most Powerful Waterfall in Europe