Murano Glass Chandelier

I talked about Venice in the previous post and I forgot to mention Murano, which is located off the shore of Venice. Murano is a well-known place for producing Murano glass, a famous product of Venice for centuries. It's home to a marvelous glass museum and several glass factories where you can watch these artists work in their own environment. Murano has its own Grand Canal, along with fascinating shops and sidewalk cafes. If Venice is too busy or overrun with tourists, go to Murano for the workshops and watch the fascinating process of making class in order to better appreciate the time, craftsmanship, and its artisanal creation. It's worth a ride to Murano island by water-taxi.

The art of making glass in Murano first made its appearance in the 8th century. The artistry and skill required to create each piece is undeniable, as is the long, elaborate and often arduous process of its making.

This chandelier was bought for our home when we were there. I love the lanterns of this light's design. It is very Asian and shows the details and hand painting. Another fun thing of this style chandelier is that you can add more lanterns into your chandelier, and we did 13 of them because 13 is our lucky number. Now, it is hung on the ceiling of our bedroom and reminds us of our sweet memory of our trip.

New F21 Sweater.

I styled it with my old Alaia skirt, Urban Outfitters body suit, Eddie Bruno necklace, Givenchy boots. Last week, the weather wasn't too cold-69 F during daytime, so I wanted to wear the sheer tights that added softness and sexiness to this outfit. Wish you all a wonderful day!!!

Thank you very much for visiting my blog and your sweet comments. I truly appreciate it as always. Kisses...Hanh ;-)

Singapore - Christmas Decorations

Singapore - Christmas at Orchard Ion

The Christmas Tree at Orchard Ion is really beautiful. This time, I brought my son. He really liked the sparkling Christmas Bubbles and lights inside the Christmas Tree!!

Singapore - Christmas at Takashimaya

The theme is "Christmas Bears" again! This year, Takashimya has decided to use brown and pink bears instead of the red, white and green bears last year.

Egypt Tours

The Arab Republic of Egypt, commonly known as Egypt, is a Republic in North Africa. ""Egypt"" came via the Latin word Aegyptus derived from ancient Greek, which means ‘the name of a temple of the god Ptah at Memphis.’ Cairo is the capital of Egypt and is known as the land for learning, culture and commerce.

Egypt has many exciting places to visit and enjoy. Tourists can choose from a variety of options like a Sahara wild safari, a trip to Cairo and also take a cruise down the Nile.

Egypt is well connected by trains and accessible via air, but due to the large area the country occupies, finding one’s way around can be time-consuming. An organized tour can be an excellent option for people who have less time to travel the land. However, adventurers can opt for a cruise down the Nile, which takes one along the beautiful river and is a spectacular experience. Tourists can also hire private tour guides. Tour guides in Egypt are certified by the government and are very helpful.

The hospitality industry in Egypt is thriving and has a lot to offer depending on the individual needs. There are a number of hotels to choose from in places like Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria as well as the Hurghada and the Sharm-el Sheikh.

Egypt is a shopper’s paradise a host of local made goods. The Khan-al-Khalili bazaar in Cairo has many items of everyday use. There are bazaars in other towns, as well. A traveler can get the best of hand-made carpets, perfume-concentrates, and pharaohnic objects. Egyptian cotton is world-known for its purity. Authentic papyrus can be purchased in the local markets.

The best time to visit this desert land is between September and May. A trip to Egypt can be an informative one with the host of ancient sites and the rich historical civilization. Personalized tours are available to suit every traveler’s needs. Tourist visas can be obtained at any port of entry.

Egypt provides detailed information on Egypt, Egypt Tours, Egypt Travels, Ancient Egypt and more. Egypt is affiliated with Cheap Flights Dubai.

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Rear View

Riding through Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on the California Sunrider's Best of the West Guided Motorcycle Tour

Singapore - Christmas at Orchard Ion

Orchard Ion is a new shopping mall that open this year. As expected, they have a big beautiful Christmas tree. It is one of the beautiful Christmas trees at Orchard this year.





You can walk into the Christmas tree and inside is simply beautiful with all the sparkling lights!

Todays Flower

If you look close you can see a lonely butterfly , actually there was a lot of butterflies but that is the only one i could get.

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Singapore - Christmas at Suntec City

The theme for Suntec City this Christmas seems to be stars. You will see silver and gold stars hanging from from the ceilings of Suntec City Mall. I feel that the Christmas decorations at Suntec is always too plain.


Taken with Panasonic Lumix GF1


Taken with Panasonic Lumix GF1

Australia Tours

Australia tours are among the most popular ways to see this continent. At Vacations To Go, we offer escorted Australian tours with a guide who accompanies the group throughout the itinerary. Tour operators employ skilled, professional tour directors who share their knowledge of Australia with travelers. Many Australian tours combine a segment in Australia with a portion in New Zealand or even an independent stay in Fiji or Tahiti. Other tours visit only Australia, with well-rounded itineraries that include major destinations.

Australia tours bring you close to the country's dazzling scenic beauty. You'll visit wildlife parks where kangaroos hop amid the brush, and be sure to get a picture or two of the koalas, wombats and emus you might see. Australia travel itineraries allow for excursions to the Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling, scuba diving or sailing. Australia travel packages also show you world-famous natural sights like Ayers Rock, a massive formation of 36 red-rock domes. On Australia tours that visit Ayers Rock, you can climb to the top or, if you prefer, stay at the base and hear stories of Aboriginal history.

Australia tours also explore sophisticated cities like Melbourne and Sydney. In Melbourne, Australia vacation packages might take in Melbourne University, the Parliament House or the Queen Victoria Market. Stop in a restaurant for a meal with the locals, a nice addition to Australia travel packages. Some Australia luxury vacations might feature an included dinner at one of Melbourne's top restaurants. Sydney and its world-famous Opera House are key sights on Australia vacations. A cruise of Sydney Harbor is included on some Australia travel packages, giving travelers a picturesque view of that great city.

Because in some cases you'll need to fly a long distance to reach the departure city of your Australian tour, you may want to arrive at the departure city at least one or two days in advance. This gives you time to rest and get oriented. Most companies offer hotel packages, available as add-ons to Australia vacations tour.

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Greece and the Greek Islands

Many people see Greece as a cheap package tour to get some rest and sunshine, but how many people who actually go to Greece SEE Greece. Greece has a rich history that goes back for over 4,000 years. The ancestors of Hellenes, which is the mainland of Greece, were explorers who travelled the Seas, both the Mediterranean and the Black Sea - covering many distances in search of new people to trade with. The Greeks settled from the Mediterranean, Asia Minor, and along the coast of North Africa during their travels.

The people of Greece have always had a strong desire for independence, and enjoy their freedom enough to fight for it over the years. Alexander the Great is perhaps the most well known Greek, conquering most of the known world during the 4th century BC, with a plan to Hellenize it. In 146 BC, Greece was defeated by the Romans, and in 330 AD, Emperor Constantine founded the Eastern Roman Empire. By 1828, the Greeks in a small area of the country had won back their independence, and they continued to fight for the rest of their land. After World War II, many of the islands were returned to Greece, independence, and freedom.

The country of Greece is a peninsular and mountainous land, geographically located in Southern Europe, and characterized by more than 1400 beautiful islands. The Greece islandsattract people from all over the world to spend their vacations and holidays, and since the weather in Greece year round is full of sunshine and mild temperatures, you'll be sure to experience the beautiful nature of Greece. With over 13,676 km of white sandy beach coastlines, and crystal clear, sparkling waters, every beach lover is sure to enjoy a trip to Greece!

Greece is situated along the Mediterranean, comfortably located between Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Greece is surrounded by the Aegean and Ionian Sea. Some of the most visited islands include Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Corfu, Lefkada and Alonissos.

There are hundreds of Islands, all owned by Greece but many unpopulated. The islands that are used by tourists come in many different characters and flavours catering from young peoples holidays, through family and young children to older and retired people, choose your island well, it will be the choice between one persons nightmare vs. another’s paradise!.

Next time you visit Greece, take time to study the Greek food in the shops and restaurants.

You might find there are many of the local food you have never heard of. Spend longer look at the menu and ask the locals what they eat, a great way to discover new food. As well as tourist food, they also have many delicious recipes worth sampling. Even the famous Greek Salad is different in many areas of Greece and is often eaten every day.

Many believe that wine was invented in Greece, its well worth sampling many of the local brews, if the thinking is true, they have more experience than anyone else in the world!

Finding best accommodations in Greece is not difficult, and you have many options to choose from. There are the Five star hotels, Resorts, along with villas, apartments, rooms available for people travelling in Greece, with ‘island hopping’ a favourite amongst many people, young and old alike!.

So next time you’re planning a trip to the ‘Greek islands’, research your trip and include some of the many other sites and experiences that can be found in this ancient land.

For more information, please visit Travelling to Greece

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Meme's combined in this post/Hole in the Rock

Click on the top name to get the photos of the inside of the house in the rock
Because i wanted to put this set of photos all together i decided to put all the memes i am on together on this post so please check out all the meme;s on the side bar .

If ever in the Utah area and want to see a artsy place please be sure and check out Hole in the Rock,Several yrs ago we stopped here and they allowed you to tour the inside of the house in the rock,which they still do have tours but your not allowed to take photos anymore so click here to see some photos that is on there website to see a few of the photos they have posted. The lady there said they don't allow it anymore because of the tourist taking the pictures decided to sell some of the photos for profit so that is why they don't allow it anymore
Click on the photos to enlarge them the details are amazing