Category Archives: Adventure

Les Aiguilles Rouges

Posted on February 11, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 The birthday I spent trying not to plummet off the French Alps June 21st, 1976 🏔️They say your twenties are for finding yourself. On my 23rd birthday, I was less concerned with finding myself and more concerned with not … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Nature, Travel & Experiences | Tagged Aiguilles Rouges, Alpine Hiking, Chamonix Region, French Alps, High Altitude, Lake Views, Mountain Reflections, Mountain Trails, Nature Photography, Outdoor Adventure, Scenic Hikes, Trail Tips | 1 Comment

Unexpected paradise

Posted on February 14, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 Unforgettable escape to Sanya Tropical islands—they’re the stuff of dreams and the source of endless holiday envy. During my expat stint in Shanghai, I found myself with a few days off and a hankering for something different. Enter Sanya, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Beach Destinations, Expat Life, Personal adventures, Team Building, Travel | Tagged Beach Holidays, China Travel, Expat Experiences, Luxury Resorts, Sanya, Shanghai Living, Team Building Retreats, Travel Memories, Tropical Islands, Unexpected Destinations | 1 Comment

Back to the emerald isle

Posted on February 12, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 Guinness, Gaelic and grand adventures Ireland is calling again, and who are we to ignore the siren song of the Emerald Isle? Especially when there are direct (and dirt-cheap) flights from our town to Dublin. Now, I may have … Continue reading →