Now that we've learned a bit about Hong Kong and China (here and here), let's move onto food - one of my favourite topics! The Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year in my family) is a time to feast and spend time with family. Food is a very important part of our celebrations and many dishes and foods are included because of their symbolic meaning - longevity, harmony, luck, … [Read more...]
China with Kids: Tips from Scott @WenInChina (Part 2)
Yesterday, Scott shared some of his trip planning advice for families contemplating visiting China with kids. Today, he shares some more travel tips! It's a big country after all. ***** 1. Having been to China (Shanghai) I struggled to communicate with my limited knowledge of Mandarin. What advice would you give to non Mandarin speaking visitors touring China for the first … [Read more...]
China with Kids: Tips from Scott @WenInChina
My husband and I have only been to Shanghai (pre kids) and our parents have been on several trips to China in recent years. It is a huge country and definitely can't be covered in one trip - unless you are there for several months I would think. China is the birth place of my husband and I's grandparents. They all left China around World War II (not exactly sure of timing) … [Read more...]
Hong Kong with Kids: Tips from Nicola @JetlagandMayhem
February 10, 2013 marks the beginning of the new year for many - including my family. We will be celebrating the Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year to us) with gifts, food and family gatherings. I have asked some awesome bloggers this week to write about travelling with kids to Hong Kong and China. My husband and I toured Asia pre kids and hope that in a few years we will … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – See you soon Hollywood Studios
This week’s Disney Almost or Wordless Wednesday (hosted by Focused On The Magic) theme is The Letter "H". See you soon Hollywood Studios! We couldn't resist the discount that was being offered so we booked our 2013 Walt Disney World trip a few weeks ago. This is one of the photos we took back in December 2007 when my husband and I went on a "babymoon". Looking … [Read more...]