Tag Archives: Holiday

Lanzarote – Fire Mountains, Fabulous Sunsets & Bee Gee Tribute Bands

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Junying Kirk

On the last day of my early Easter break, as I sat on the comfy sofas in the lobby, looking out to the shimmering pool, surrounded by straw parasols and suntanned bodies of fellow holiday makers, I look back at … Continue reading →

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Porto – River Douro, Port Wine, a Pretty Portuguese Gem

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Junying Kirk

“Where would you like to go to celebrate your half century?” I asked John, secretly hoping that he would suggest somewhere like New Zealand, or Iguazu Falls in South America, places I have longed to visit myself. “I’ve picked a … Continue reading →

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Swimming, Sports and Olympics 2012

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Junying Kirk

“Hey,” a male voice shouted, just as I was about to swim away from the edge of the pool. I turned round, slowly registering that it was directed at me. There was no one else in the pool. All I … Continue reading →

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Malaysian Marvels – Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Junying Kirk

What comes to your mind when you think of Malaysia, this tropical country situated in South East Asia? If you have never been, you might have seen The Petronas Twin Towers from the film Entrapment starring your screen idol Sean … Continue reading →

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Madeira, Bird of Paradise, Island of the Sun, the Sea and Toboggan Rides


Posted on January 14, 2012 by Junying Kirk

As I relaxed on our balcony looking out on the mighty Atlantic, watching the sun slowly sinking in the West, listening to the wondrous sounds of waves crashing against the rocks just beyond the blue swimming pools below, I feel … Continue reading →

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