Category: Travels and Destinations

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and is Canada's sixth-largest city.

Central Canada Road Trip: Kingston, Ottawa, and Gatineau

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and is Canada’s sixth-largest city. While Ottawa is a city in Ontario Province and Gatineau is a city in Quebec Province, the 2 cities are really just separated by the Ottawa River, on the 2 sides of the riverbank. The total metro area population of Ottawa-Gatineau is about 1.4 million and Gatineau’s population constitutes about 25% of the total population. Gatineau is often considered part of “Greater Ottawa”.

mylivingmylife March 16, 2022

Lotus Pond (莲池潭), where Dragon Tiger Pagodas (龙虎塔) are located, is one of the most traditional scenic spots in Kaohsiung (高雄).

Kaohsiung (高雄) and Southern Taiwan (南台湾)

Kaohsiung (高雄) is a hidden gem for travellers. It is a coastal city in southern Taiwan that has mild tropical weather and because of that, there is an abundant supply of good quality local tropical fruits. The city’s affordable and efficient mass rapid trains (which started operations in 2008) and light rail trains (which started operations in 2016) have made many tourist attractions in the city a lot more accessible. Food prices were very affordable in 2019. Visitors can have a reasonable lunch or dinner meal at less than 200 Taiwan Doller (~A$10 or ~US$7) in 2019. Be sure to visit the night markets (夜市) while in Kaohsiung where you can find many delicious Taiwan snack or small dishes (台湾小吃).

mylivingmylife March 9, 2022

Denham Recreational Jetty where you can see distinctive shallow and deep waters leading out to the Indian Ocean.

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Denham on the Coral Coast

Denham is the westernmost town in Australia. Located on the western shore of Peron Peninsula in the UNESCO Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Denham is within Western Australia’s 1,100 km breathtaking Coral Coast which stretches from Cervantes, a 2-hour drive north of Perth, to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.

mylivingmylife March 2, 2022

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Monkey Mia on the Coral Coast

Monkey Mia, a 9-hour drive north of Perth or a 4.5-hour drive if you drive north from Geraldton, is not a town but a huge Conservation Park located on the eastern shore of the Peron Peninsula in the UNESCO Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
Monkey Mia is famous for its RAC Monkey Mia Resort, located right within Monkey Mia Conservation Park, and its wild dolphin experience.

mylivingmylife February 23, 2022

Currumbin Creek river mouth area at Gold Coast's Tarrabora Reserve where Currumbin Creek meets the Coral Sea.

Walk by The Waters: Palm Beach Parklands, Gold Coast

Palm Beach Parklands is a beautiful open space overlooking Currumbin Creek at the south end of Palm Beach. Palm Beach Parklands and the popular Gold Coast surf spot Currumbin Alley is separated by Currumbin Creek.

mylivingmylife January 19, 2022

Kalbarri waterfront area where Murchison River meets the Indian Ocean is a great spot for a relaxing walk

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Kalbarri waterfront

The best point to start your Kalbarri waterfront walk is Zuytdorp Memorial which is a lookout point providing 360-degree top-down views of the best part of the Kalbarri town centre, Murchison River mouth, the beach area, and the Indian Ocean.

mylivingmylife December 29, 2021

The Carnarvon Fascine waterfront area is a great spot for a relaxing evening walk

Walk by The Water: The Carnarvon Fascine waterfront

The Carnarvon Fascine refers to Carnarvon’s central waterway linking the Carnarvon community to the Indian Ocean coast. The name “Fascine” comes from a flood protection method using a pile of sticks to hold back floodwater.
The Carnarvon Fascine waterfront area is a great spot for a relaxing evening walk.

mylivingmylife December 22, 2021

Oyster Harbour Beach and swimming jetty at Emu Point, Albany

Walk by the Water: Emu Point Waterfront, Albany

Emu Point is within the suburb of Mount Clarence in Albany, which is a 5-hour drive or 420km southeast of Perth. Located at about 9 km northeast of Albany city centre, Emu Point is a beautiful seaside spot at the channel linking Oyster Harbour and King George Sound.

mylivingmylife December 8, 2021

Walk by The Southern Ocean: Albany Waterfront, Shoal Bay

If you choose to go for a relaxed walk at the Albany Waterfront on Sunday morning, try to make Albany Boatshed Markets the start point and endpoint of your walk.
You can walk from Albany Boatshed Markets in the western direction, past Albany Entertainment Centre, to ANZAC Peace Park, and back to Albany Boatshed Markets and finish with a coffee or a breakfast at the markets.
Alternatively, you can cross over the overhead pedestrian bridge near the Albany Entertainment Centre to Albany city centre to explore the city centre on foot.

mylivingmylife November 17, 2021

The iconic Busselton Jetty has been the main draw point of Busselton. At 1.841km long, Busselton Jetty is the longest timber piled jetty in the southern hemisphere.

Walk by The Indian Ocean: Busselton Foreshore

Busselton foreshore area, where Busselton Jetty is located, has recently been transformed to be a draw point on its own merits with a visitor centre, a nautical-themed playground, an amphitheatre stage, cafés, restaurants, retail outlets, and many other features. If you have not visited Busselton Jetty in the last 3 years, you should come and find out about the new redevelopment.

mylivingmylife November 10, 2021

A view of Bunbury city centre from Marlston Hill Lookout Tower

Walk by The Indian Ocean: Marlston Hill Lookout <-> Bunbury Lighthouse

Bunbury is 180km or about a 2-hour drive south of Perth. With a population of over 31,000, the coastal city is a beautiful place to live, work, or visit.
If you visit Bunbury and like to go for a walk close to the water, then you will enjoy walking from Marlston Hill Lookout Tower to Bunbury Lighthouse, then walking paths alongside Ocean Drive by the beach to allow you to walk and enjoy the magnificent views of the Indian Ocean at the same time.

mylivingmylife November 3, 2021

A view of Avon River from the South Street Road Bridge in York, Western Australia

Walk by The Avon River: York Riverside, Western Australia

York is a charming small rural town located by the Avon River 97km east of Perth. It is a lovely place to visit on a day trip out from Perth or it can be a destination or a brief stop on your road trip from Perth to Kalgoorlie, Wave Rock (Hyden), or Esperance. If you would like to go for a relaxing walk by the water, Avon Park by the Avon River is a good place to go in York.

mylivingmylife October 27, 2021

September 11 Memorial reflecting pool and manmade waterfalls.

New York: World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial

The opening of the new World Tarde Center complex represents a new chapter in US history. It is my wish that it is also a new chapter of world peace.

mylivingmylife September 11, 2021

Geraldton Foreshore, a short stroll from Geraldton city centre, as viewed from The Esplanade

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Geraldton Foreshore

Geraldton foreshore area, just a short stroll from Geraldton city centre, has flat well-connected walk paths from The Esplanade to Batavia Coast Marina Waterfront. You will enjoy the beautiful views of the Indian Ocean and the cool sea breeze while you walk or jog.

mylivingmylife September 1, 2021

The popular LOVE sculpture has made Love Park in Philadelphia a very well-visited park.

Philadelphia, The USA

Philadelphia was founded in 1682. The USA Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on 4th July 1776. Therefore this 339-year-old city is older than that of the United States.
It is very easy and convenient to get around using Philadelphia’s subway and above-ground trolley to attractions such as Reading Terminal Market, Chinatown, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell Center, and Love Park.

mylivingmylife August 25, 2021

Located within Boston Common, Parkman Plaza features 3 statues - Industry, Learning, and Religion. Learning shows a seated man reading a book. Industry shows a man using a jackhammer. Religion shows a man kneeling with his arms extended. Erected in the 1960s, these statues represent 3 crucial parts of Massachusetts's culture.

Boston City, The US

Boston is a very walkable city. The popular neighbourhoods, scenic districts, and landmarks such as Downtown Boston, Chinatown, Back Bay, Charles River, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and Boston Harbour are all within a 1.5km radius circle.

mylivingmylife May 19, 2021

The Venice Canal Historic District in Los Angeles – It is very enjoyable to walk on the sidewalks along the canals where you can admire the uniquely designed houses.

Los Angeles – The Pacific Coast of California, The US

Driving on the Pacific Coast Highway to explore the Pacific Coast of California near Los Angeles is a good alternative to visiting popular tourist destinations such as the Disneyland Resort, Universal Studio, and Hollywood Walk of Fame.

mylivingmylife May 12, 2021

A View of Yangtze River 长江 with Yangtze River Cruise Ships 长江游船 Near FengJie County 奉节县

Central and Western China Travel: Yangtze River Cruise 长江游船 and Three Gorges Dam 三峡大坝

The famous Three Gorges 三峡 on Yangtze River 长江 is best seen on a Yangtze River Cruise 长江游船. I went for the 4 days 3 nights downstream Yangtze River Cruise which sailed from Chongqing 重庆 to Yichang 宜昌. The cruise ended at Three Gorges Dam 三峡大坝 constructed within the largest of the Three Gorges 三峡, Xiling Gorge 西陵峡. The cruise travelled a total distance of approximately 650km.

mylivingmylife February 10, 2021

A View of Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, and Hornblower Cruise Landing

Central Canada Road Trip: Niagara Falls

The incredibly beautiful and dramatic Niagara Falls, with a height of 52m, is made up of three separate waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side, Bridal Veil Falls, and American Falls on the US side.

mylivingmylife February 3, 2021

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park 张家界国家森林公园 was China's first national forest park

Central and Western China Travel: Zhangjiajie Scenic Area 张家界风景名胜区

The Hallelujah Mountains (meaning “Floating Mountains”) – the floating islands – in the blockbuster movie Avatar gave moviegoers a superb cinema experience and long-lasting impressions. The floating islands scenes were inspired by the quartzite sandstone pillar formations of Zhangjiajie Scenic Area 张家界风景名胜区. You have to be here to be amazed how the work of nature and how the power of water erosion of the land could create such spectacular landforms consisting of stone pillars, deep valleys, peak forests, natural bridges, and more.

mylivingmylife January 12, 2021

Moomba Festival Parade Melbourne 2020 (9 Mar 2020)

For people visiting Melbourne and went to Moomba Festival Parade on 9 Mar 20, it must have been a surreal and strange experience. Why? Because after this parade, which thousands of people attended, the world had changed so dramatically. The change had so profoundly impacted all our lives in so many ways.

mylivingmylife December 23, 2020

Tianmen Mountain 天门山 - it takes 999 steps to climb to Tianmen Cave 天门洞 which is the world's highest naturally formed arch, at 1524 metres above sea level

Central and Western China Travel: Tianmen Mountain 天门山

Tianmen Mountain 天门山 (Pronounced in Mandarin as “Tian-men-shan”) – translated literally it means “The mountain of the door to heaven”. How appropriate! Especially when you view it at the start of the stairway leading to Tianmen Cave 天门洞. As you walk up the stairway, it is really like you are walking towards heaven!

mylivingmylife December 17, 2020