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Some Thoughts on Chinese Algebra

Some Thoughts on Chinese Algebra

Watching Family Guy last night, we hit the episode where Tricia Takanawa says: “Hi! I’m here with Stephen Hawking, the only white man I’ve ever met who knows math better than me.” We laughed. And then we almost cried. Because here are some (translated) examples of the algebra... (more...)

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Photo Friday – the luxury of Cannes for less

Photo Friday – the luxury of Cannes for less

Post and pictures by renowned travel photo-blogger Kirsten Alana as part of our #housetripping series. Cannes is a luxurious town in a part of France known not for budget travel but for opulence and elegance. So how do you experience this most famous of French Riviera towns on a budget? It’s not... (more...)

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OMG! An OVEN in Asia!!

OMG! An OVEN in Asia!!

 OMG! An OVEN in Asia!! I love my big kitchen in Asia and let me tell you that big kitchens are very rare in Asia I love my big kitchen in Asia and let me tell you that big kitchens are VERY rare in Asia and an oven is non existent in most apartments and homes. Most kitchens are tiny as street... (more...)

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Nyungwe Forest: A Hidden Gem in Rwanda

Nyungwe Forest: A Hidden Gem in Rwanda

Be honest, have you ever heard of Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda? I hadn’t, which in retrospect is rather surprising given it’s the largest high altitude montane forest in East and Central Africa.  Even more impressive to me, it’s also home to an incredible 13 species of primate –... (more...)

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Julie Burchill and HouseTrip in the Canary Islands

Julie Burchill and HouseTrip in the Canary Islands

This post by renowned English author, journalist and columnist Julie Burchill, exclusively for Trip+   There is something of the spaghetti Western about the Villas Salobre, Gran Canaria, with its parched landscape and baking, empty streets. But the only thing I’ll be going mano-a-mano with is... (more...)

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A Swimming Date in China

A Swimming Date in China

The lesser spotted tween, and its larger relative, the greater spotted teen, are elusive creatures in urban China. You might glimpse one between 6 and 7am, neat in their tracksuits on their way to school, then again between 5.30 and 7pm, returning to their homes. On Friday nights, you might catch one... (more...)

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Tech Trends: What Should Be on Your Radar? (WEBINAR TODAY!)

Tech Trends: What Should Be on Your Radar? (WEBINAR TODAY!)

Whether by leaps and bounds, stops and starts, or tiny incremental changes that over time add up to something big – technology and innovation are what keeps the travel industry moving forward. Each year, PhoCusWright weighs in on what we think are the year's most important technology trends. Read... (more...)

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Latest News and Work Updates

I’m long overdue for a latest news and work updates post. Been busy on many fronts but more importantly, I’ve been prioritizing my workload and inching closer to a more balanced work <-> family time ratio.Image BankAs you may have noticed, I’ve been sharing a lot more postcard photos... (more...)

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