Berlin Food Tour

Berlin Food Tour

One thing I noticed while walking around Berlin for the first time in 15 years was that English was being spoken everywhere. This is probably because the number of foreigners in the city is increasing, and people who do not speak German as their first language choose English for conversation. Apart from language, the diversity of food also adds a strong international atmosphere. Like London, it seemed that Berlin has seen a growing number of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. Last time, I walked around the north of the city, mainly in Mitte, so this time I wanted to go around the Kreuzberg district, and a friend who works…

Review: Waldorf Astoria Berlin

Review: Waldorf Astoria Berlin

I had a great time visiting Berlin in March last year, but my stay was too short, so when I came back to London, I couldn’t help but feel there were lots of places I wished I’d visited. To get rid of that feeling, I made a plan to visit Berlin again during the long weekend at the beginning of May. Hoping it would be warmer this time, I looked forward to walking around the city comfortably. I flew out of London City Airport on Friday evening and arrived at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, and headed to the city centre by train, just like last time. The nearest station to my…

Scenic driving route in Australia as recommended by locals

Scenic driving route in Australia as recommended by locals

This is my third visit to Australia. Just like last time (2019), I was invited to a friend’s wedding, but this time it was not in Sydney, but in Merimbula, a coastal town between Sydney and Melbourne. It’s a small town and possibly not well known to foreigners, but the journey to get here was a lot of fun, so I’d like to introduce it to some highlights on the drive. Contents Considering your mode of transportationRent a car at the airportThe overnight stop was in the seaside town of Batemans Bay460km road tripArrived in MerimbulaUseful information Considering your mode of transportation The shortest route from Sydney to Merimbula is…

Various activities on beaches in Sydney

Various activities on beaches in Sydney

I heard that the time of year I visited was from the end of summer to the beginning of autumn, but if you live in a city at a high latitude like London, the weather in Sydney could still be considered mid-summer, so it was nice to be on a sandy beach. The weather was perfect for sunbathing and swimming in the sea. Contents Bondi BeachBalmoral BeachWatson’s BayCronulla BeachUseful information Bondi Beach Bondi faces the open ocean of the Tasman Sea, and the waves are big, which is why it’s popular with surfers. The 1km long white sand beach is very comfortable to walk barefoot on, and is perfect for…

Review: Hilton Sydney

Review: Hilton Sydney

Leaving Hong Kong behind, we headed for Sydney where it was still late summer. It was an overnight flight, but since I had spent a few nights in Hong Kong, I wasn’t too tired upon arrival at Sydney Airport after a safe seven-hour flight. I had already adjusted to the time difference in Hong Kong, and the temperature in Hong Kong was almost halfway between London and Sydney, so I was able to adapt to Sydney easily. Contents Room upgradeExecutive loungeBreakfastGym and swimming poolDiamond member benefitUseful Information Room upgrade This was my second stay at the Hilton Sydney, the last time was in 2019. The lobby and restaurant were the…

Hong Kong’s colourful strees during Lunar New Year

Hong Kong’s colourful strees during Lunar New Year

It’s been five years since I last visited Hong Kong, and I wanted to see the places I often used to visit, so I decided to walk from Central and Admiralty to Wan Chai, crossing Victoria Harbour on the Star Ferry, and then to Tsim Sha Tsui. Contents Take a break at a stylish Chinese teahouseWalking around Wan ChaiTry herbal teaCrossing Victoria Harbour on the Star FerryArriving at Tsim Sha TsuiBuy Chinese tea at the Peninsula Hong KongParallels with London Take a break at a stylish Chinese teahouse First, I walked through the underground passageway with Julian Opie’s artworks painted all over the walls at Pacific Place, adjacent to the…