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Brittany Part 5: Carnac UNESCO Megaliths — Walking Among 7,000 Years of Mystery

Leave a Comment / March 7, 2026 / Brittany, Fish, French Food, Mild and Soothing, Seafood, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

Carnac’s megaliths are one of Brittany‘s most mysterious treasures. Every year, travelers from around the world come to wander between the megaliths, and everyone feels it. That sensation of floating through a time tunnel. The world feels impossibly vast and we humbly small. Let the Numbers Sink In 🤯 In the salty Atlantic wind of […]

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Brittany Part 4: The Enchanted Forest of Brocéliande

Leave a Comment / February 14, 2026 / Beef, Brittany, Duck, Fish, French Food, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Roasted/Grilled, Steak, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Do you believe in legends? In Brittany, magic can be real! Welcome to Forêt de Brocéliande 🎬, the legendary forest of Arthurian tales in northwestern France. 🌿 This mystical forest has been a source of wonder since at least 1160, when it appeared in the Chronicles of Lancelot. For nearly a thousand years, it has

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Brittany Part 3: A Dream Rising from the Tide – Mont Saint-Michel, France

2 Comments / January 28, 2026 / Brittany, Buffet, Fish, French Food, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Snails, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

✨ The Mirage Island｜The Eighth Wonder of the World Close to Brittany, in the heart of the sea, France’s Mont Saint-Michel stages a magical show between reality and illusion.Located in Normandy, this tidal island is hailed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” – a famous French monument and Christian holy site. The bay of Saint-Malo is a vast stretch of

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Brittany Part 2: Saint-Malo Travel Tips – Sights, Tides & Bites

4 Comments / January 14, 2026 / Brittany, Dessert, Duck, Fish, French Food, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Seafood, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Vegetables

🌊 Saint-Malo: Where Pirates Once Ruled the Waves On the rugged northwestern coast of France lies Saint-Malo, a small walled city facing the English Channel 🌊—a place better known not for saints, but for pirates. Saint-Malo’s story begins in the 6th century, when Britons fled political turmoil in Britain and crossed the sea to Brittany.

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Brittany Travel Guide: 6-Day Itinerary with Hotel, Transit & Food Tips (Part 1)

Leave a Comment / December 31, 2025 / Brittany, Fish, French Food, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Offal, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

In France, Brittany (Bretagne) is still something of a hidden gem. Compared with the sun-drenched South of France, Brittany feels quieter – a place where time feels generous, the coast can be dramatic, and the locals – as they aren’t constantly overwhelmed by mass tourism – are noticeably friendly and curious—often smiling, nodding to travelers.

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Shangri-La Day 6: Chasing Gods & Giants of Meili Snow Mountain and Shika Snow Mountain

Leave a Comment / December 17, 2025 / Beef, Chinese Food, Dessert, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tibetan Food, Vegetables

Our final day in Shangri-La is marked by the grand finale, the crescendo of our week-long journey through this highland paradise – standing before one of the world’s most majestic and mysterious mountain ranges. The Unconquerable: Meili Snow Mountain 🙏 To be clear, this is not a climbing guide. The Meili Snow Mountains are, in

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Shangri-La Day 5: Exploring Tiger Leaping Gorge & the Fairy Terraces of Baishuitai

7 Comments / December 3, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chinese Food, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Spicy, Tibetan Food, Tofu, Vegetables

Our one-day private car tour from the Dukezong Ancient Town to the roaring Tiger Leaping Gorge and the dreamlike beauty of Baishuitai (White Water Terraces) was a whirlwind journey. It shows two dramatically different, yet equally stunning faces of Shangri-La‘s wild nature. We were lucky to find a great driver, Mr. He (和师傅), who offered us

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Shangri-La Day 4: From a Heavenly Ride Around Napahai Lake to a Tibetan Celebration by Firelight

9 Comments / November 19, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Shangri-La, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

On the fourth day of our Shangri-La trip, we set out on a ride we’d been eagerly awaiting: circling the breathtaking Napahai Lake. Napahai: The Mountain’s Mirror Napahai is a seasonal alpine lake and a protected nature reserve in Yunnan. Just a stone’s throw from the Dukezong Ancient Town, Napa Lake is stunning even on

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Shangri-La Day 3: A Journey to Paradise at Pudacuo National Park

12 Comments / November 5, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

After exploring the spiritual heart of Shangri-La in Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, it was time to answer the call of the wild. Our third day was dedicated to the legendary Pudacuo National Park. Located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, it is the first national park in mainland China and a crucial part of the “Three Parallel Rivers”

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Shangri-La Day 2: The Golden Majesty of Ganden Sumtseling Monastery

16 Comments / October 22, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Lamb, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Spicy, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

The Ganden Sumtseling Monastery (also known as Songzanlin Monastery🎬) in Shangri-La is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in all of Yunnan. Built directly into the mountainside, its structures rise in cascading, layered tiers, creating a fortress-like silhouette that exudes both mystery and solemnity – earning it the title of the “Little Potala Palace.”📍 Location: No. 3 Niwang Road, Jiantang

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