by Elyse Friedman | Oct 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
By the pier we found a man promoting his tours. “Show us your island,” we asked and he did. Pete was born in Tahiti and now lives in Bora Bora. We didn’t want to sit in the rear benches of his truck with glass dividing us so I gave my daughter the... by Elyse Friedman | Mar 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
The new Kai Tak Cruise Port is about as close far from the places you want to go in Hong Kong as it gets. I miss Ocean Terminal! Even the staff is clueless where it is located and whether they give you a card written in Chinese with the address or not, it might as... by Elyse Friedman | Mar 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Arts and Crafts Research Institute is the site of a charming architectural masterpiece, a mansion built during the French Concession, hidden away… though easily discovered. Each of its three floors have a different facet of art and all filled with items... by Elyse Friedman | Feb 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Concierge at the Hyatt argued when I wanted a driver to take me to the Pier as it was only 3 blocks away, and the price quadrupled. I knew that communicating ‘a specific area’ was going to be a challenge at best, and if I hired a car the driver would... by Elyse Friedman | Feb 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Even when in a green taxi, the drivers race. In Shanghai, green or yellow taxis have the best drivers; avoid red. On the side of the train and bus station is International Glass City. I navigated through the station and found a single elevator to the 2nd floor not... by Elyse Friedman | Feb 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Do ya think I need to pay attention to what I bring with me during this journey. This morning I woke up to find 2 right shoes. Thankfully, Yoga is practiced without shoes. It is better to bring 2 right shoes than 2 left; as there are some things best left behind!...