Author Archives: kenwehner

Kangaroo Island – Part 2

Posted on July 4, 2018 by kenwehner

1 – 4 July 2018 On our second day we explored the more populated eastern side of the island including American River, Kingscote and Penneshaw. Kingscote is the main population center of the island but it did not offer much … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Island – Part 1

Posted on July 3, 2018 by kenwehner

1 – 4 July 2018 Kanagaroo Island is a well known holiday spot in Australia. If you Google ‘top tourist sights in Australia’, you will find it on many top lists. Kangaroo Island is on the southern tip of South … Continue reading →

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Singapore – Part 6, Gardens by the Bay & Marina Bay Sands

Posted on June 23, 2018 by kenwehner

9 – 14 June 2018 The highlight of our visit to Singapore was Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands. In a city full of architectural gems and oddities, Marina Bay Sands has become the city’s single most iconic … Continue reading →

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Singapore – Part 5, Sentosa Island

Posted on June 22, 2018 by kenwehner

9 – 14 June 2018 Besides being the location of the Nuclear Summit, Sentosa Island is a popular resort island with plenty of family fun. Activities include Universal Studios theme park, Resorts World, Adventure Cove Waterpark, SEA Aquarium, golf courses, … Continue reading →

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Singapore – Part 4, Nuclear Summit

Posted on June 21, 2018 by kenwehner

9 – 14 June 2018 Singapore was buzzing with excitement about the Nuclear Summit between the United States and North Korea. We found U.S. and North Korean flags welcoming visitors at hotels and restaurants. Ironically when we planned our trip … Continue reading →

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Singapore – Part 3, Heart of the Merlion

Posted on June 20, 2018 by kenwehner

9 – 14 June 2018 The cultural heart of the city includes the center of government, museums, and Fort Canning Park. Across the Singapore River is the Singapore’s beloved symbol, the Merlion. The mythical creature, half fish and half lion, … Continue reading →

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Singapore – Part 2, Clarks Quay

Posted on June 19, 2018 by kenwehner

9 – 14 June 2018 Singapore has several excellent entertainment, restaurant and retail districts. We chose to stay in Clarks Quay which turned out to be a good central location. We walked to most attractions but the Clarks Quay subway … Continue reading →

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Singapore – Part 1, The Switzerland of Asia

Posted on June 18, 2018 by kenwehner

9 – 14 June 2018 We spent the second half of our trip to Asia in Singapore. It was incredible. The city far exceeded our expectations and we debated if it was our favorite. All of us had different opinions … Continue reading →

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Shake Shack Tokyo

Posted on June 13, 2018 by kenwehner

5 June 2018 Yep, our Shake Shack obsession continues. We found two of the six located in Tokyo.  

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Tokyo – Part 5, Shrines and Temples

Posted on June 13, 2018 by kenwehner

3 – 9 June 2018 Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples can be found throughout the city. Several of them have become tourist attractions. We visited several out fo curiousity. The crowds and their endless duck-faced selfies took away any serenity … Continue reading →

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