Last Day in Hong Kong and the Journey Home

Park Lane Breakfast PlayT Today is our last day in Hong Kong before The Sister and I head home. Because of status, I am able to bring a guest, so the Sister and I have breakfast at the Park Lane's restaurant, PlayT. The buffet features fresh juices to classic Western breakfast staples. But of course, they also have local comfort foods including steaming dim sum and a made-to-order soup noodles....

Minion Family Trip to Asia!

The Minion Family is set to go on another Minion Family Trip! This time we are heading to Asia to do a 14 day Asian Cruise. However, in order to get onto the boat we need to make our way to Japan. So off we head to the airport where we're able to check in and through security rather smoothly. Our next stop is the Plaza Premium Lounge at YVR's International Terminal. Because of my One World...

How much did my trip to Japan and Taiwan Cost?

The following will be an accounting of my 2025 trip to Japan and Taiwan. If you've not read the blog, you can do so here. Or if you want a small wrap up, you can check it out here. It can provide some context to the costs below! All prices will be in Canadian (or converted into Canadian when it shows up on my bill). And they'll be broken down to a per person cost as best I can.  The Costs All...

Wrapping Up My Trip to Japan and Taiwan

With an intention to experience travel with friends, I get the opportunity to travel with friends in both Japan and Taiwan. I'm thankful that the schedule worked out so well that I'm able to spend time with different sets of friends in both countries. I'm appreciative of the opportunity to experience with and make memories with all of them. So if you've spent any time to read my blog through...

A Minion’s Look Back at 2025

Like in 2024 this year a great deal of my travel has shifted towards travelling with friends and family. So all my trips this year were embarked with the purpose of experiencing travel with friends and family. I feel like I've been pretty successful in that endeavour. So without further adieu here are my 2025 travel reflections! Vietnam and Japan In February The Sister and I bring back an...

To Narita then Taiwan

From Osaka to Taiwan I'm leaving Osaka today and spending the night in Narita before going onward to Taiwan. So after checking out from my hotel, I make my way to Kansai International Airport. One of the great things about Japan is the ease of going through the airport. I arrive roughly 30 minutes before my flight and I'm still able to make it to the gate and have time to do a little shopping. ...