Asia Tour 2017 – Packing Day

What do I need to pack? What will I forget? How much is too much? What if I need (fill in your item here) that? Medications, Deo, Toothbrush and Underwear top the list!

In just two days we will be heading out on our big Asia Tour. Excitement is building albeit nervous, last minute preparations. Cleaning the flat, doing the laundry, last minute shopping and the dreaded packing. The suitcases are sitting in the corner, reminding me that it is time to start this frustrating chore of travel.

To complicate things further, this trip is not so cut and dry as it includes a 15 night cruise taking us from Abu Dhabi to India and Sri Lanka, ending in Singapore where we have planned a 3 night city stay to partake in the Chinese New Year celebrations. From Singapore we are off to 8 nights in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi before heading to Thailand where we will trade in the suitcases for backpacks and make our way around Thailand, Vietnam and possibly Laos. And you thought your packing was complicated?!

So what am I packing?

Asia Tour starting from Germany. Itinerary includes United Arab Emirates, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and possibly Laos. I am excited!

First I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Hopefully it has started out good and you have a wonderful year ahead of you. I will do my best to keep you up to date as we travel so you have an idea of our path, costs, what we see and where we stay.

In four days, we will be flying with Ukraine Airlines from Berlin, Germany to Kiev, Ukraine for a short layover (1.5 hours) and then on to Dubai, UAE. Total Cost: $187.79 USD /pp including taxes, fees and flight.

Still to come:
United Arab Emirates, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and possibly Laos. (click here for the blogs as I go)

Can you guess what we will be doing in Dubai?

Stay tuned!

Next blog: Packing Day – Packing list, what travel apps are best for my phone, what needs to be taken care of

Check out our Asia Travels blog for a complete listing of destinations as we go!

One Night in Abu Dhabi Must See List

You have only one night in Abu Dhabi (or maybe 2). Here is my list of the top 5 attractions you might not want to miss.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Largest Mosque in the UAE, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an architectural masterpiece constructed predominantly with marble and gold. With a $545 Million dollar price tag, it took almost 10 years to build. The building houses the world’s largest carpet, 3rd largest Chandelier, 82 domes and a library with some publications dating back 2oo years. Appropriate wear is available for loan with a piece of ID, so no need trying to cover yourself up. There is no entrance fee, and considering how many people pass through the building, it is well organised.

Opulent Interior of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Emirates Palace

The Emirates Palace is a 7 Star beachfront hotel belonging to the world famous Kempinski Group. It measures just under 1 km from wing to wing, boasts 85 hectares of fountains and gardens and is decorated with gold,

Cuba

Going to the resort destination of Cuba is like hopping into a time Capsule, whether you stay in an All Inclusive resort in Varadero Beach, a hotel in Havana, or make various cruise ship stops around the island, you will be intrigued by the charm of the country which stood still in time.

Church Tower Havana — Church Tower in Havana

If you wish to see Cuba in

From the series: Europe is Hot, Berlin is on Fire

What do Canadian Food, the city of Berlin, a mid 19th century house, Weddings, Catering, Cakes and Coffee have in common? The Cafe Lehmsofa Restaurant; I had the opportunity to visit and following is my review. Guten Appetit!

Cafe Lehmsofa Restaurant and Catering. Front Entrance

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