From a peaceful meander along the beautiful coast to relishing the spectacular views of these two seaside towns, there is plenty to do here for a leisurely weekend. Escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city life, North Wales has it all for people of all ages: its gorgeous scenery, the clear blue sea and a relaxing atmosphere.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2019/10/05/conwy-and-llandudno-a-tranquil-stroll-in-north-wales/

It is my first brand new experience to hike beyond Hong Kong. However, it rewards me with the natural gift the mountain has been hiding - those sparkling lake waters, spectacular nature views, and the sharp ridgelines.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2019/09/19/snowdon-conquering-the-highest-mountain-in-wales/

Ever since from Roman eras as a place for rest to the British aristocrats as a city for social activities and arts in the 19th century, Bath has been developed and transformed into how it looks today. Tourists from all walks of life, as well as the British local people, all swarm into this gorgeous city of Bath to relish its unique architecture and artistic culture each year, for travel or as a city retreat.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2019/09/10/wandering-through-a-historic-bath/

Imagine myself following a protagonist’ gripping adventure that might not have happened in this real world, such as waving the magic wand with the wizard, dancing with a Prince Charming and living happily ever after.  Whether I am bathing in happiness or when loneliness looms, love, loss and many others can be accomplished within a span of a couple of hours. Being a voracious reader, a smile creeps across my face when I realise how much Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales have enriched my childhood years. Even up to now, his magical stories never fail to delight, enchant and amaze us, and Copenhagen becomes a city where his writing inspiration flourished, and where he called it home.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2019/07/18/in-search-of-hans-christian-andersen-in-copenhagen/

Centuries after the rule of different Empires, Toledo still stands majestically on a craggy outcrop of rock, overlooking the whole surrounding area.  This city prides itself on its rich history and invaluable cultural heritage that long endure: Jewish synagogues, fine Moorish mosques and Spain’s greatest Gothic cathedrals.  Just a full day of travel, we felt like we have been transported to medieval Spain.  Once an ancient capital of Castille, once being a melting pot of religious coexistence, no wonder here goes a Spanish saying of this fairy-like city: “Until you have seen Toledo, you have not seen Spain”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2018/04/13/toledo-a-melting-pot-of-three-cultures/

This city represents the past through the city’s medieval heritage; the present day that embraces people of different faiths and races; and the future that spreads the message of the fatality of war and friendship towards the next generations. The ruined Cathedral and the locals’ welcoming attitude illustrate how Coventry emerged from those gloomy days and hold everyone with open arms, and how it continues to remind nations to settle any international issue through peaceful dialogues, rather than by fire and fury.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2018/03/27/coventry-a-city-of-peace-and-reconciliation/

Jiayuguan Great Wall, originally constructed as the last major stronghold of Ming Empire, once faced boiling Gobi desert and vast terrains towards Central Asia.  It's strategically located at the narrowest point of the Hexi Corridor on the Silk Road and now becomes the greatest wonder of the world.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/jiayuguan-pass-%e5%98%89%e5%b3%aa%e9%97%9c-first-and-the-greatest-pass-under-heaven/

What makes Danxia landform to stand out is the varying shades of red-orange-pink sandstones.  With the passing of time, the erosion formed towering peaks, cave holes, and stone halls.  Let's discover its intoxicating beauty in this landlocked province in China, and feel such tranquility in this natural scenery.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2017/08/26/zhangye-danxia-%e5%bc%b5%e6%8e%96%e4%b8%b9%e9%9c%9e-chinas-rainbow-mountains/

Lanzhou is famous as a starting point to explore the renowned Silk Road.  Not only does it impress us with the city’s historical part, but also its gorgeous landscape and its evolving development.  As thousands of years elapsed, their cultural heritages still endured, especially well-known by its Yellow River, a sculpture, a bridge, and a bowl of noodles.

Once a pivotal city on the Ancient Silk Road, Lanzhou started to revive its prominence as a future gateway to the West, and is being primed to be a major hub of the Silk Road Economic Belt.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/lanzhou-%e8%98%ad%e5%b7%9e-a-golden-city-in-the-centre/

The Silk Road, linking majority of populations on this globe, transported more than merely huge wealth and multifarious commodities. It also facilitates intellectual knowledge, novel ideas, and cultural exchanges between different ethnic groups.  Follow me to discover this mysterious West.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2017/07/03/silk-road-%e7%b5%b2%e7%b6%a2%e4%b9%8b%e8%b7%af-journey-to-the-mysterious-west-2/