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...

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. ...

Wrapping up our Sibling Trip to Vietnam and Japan

It's time to wrap up our Sibling trip to Vietnam and Japan. Originally the plan is to primarily visit Vietnam. But after a bit of planning we decide to split it between Vietnam and Japan! It's been a great opportunity to embark on another epic Sibling Trip! If you've spent anytime to read through the trip, Thank You! If you haven't and want to, you can find the whole trip here. Let's Go! Top 3...

The Sister Wraps Up our Sibling Trip to Vietnam and Japan

It's time to wrap up our sibling trip to Vietnam and Japan. Being able to travel with The Sister is a blessing that I know not everyone is able to do. So I'm very thankful that even into our adult years we still have the chance for it and to adventure and enjoy it as much as we did.  I thought it would be great to give the Sister an opportunity to share some of her thoughts on this trip. Below...