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Where to go in 2017

Expat Getaways in 2017


Welcome to 2017! In case you missed last weeks post 2016 was amazing! I’m now in full planning mode for the next twelve months.   Of course you’ve got to leave a few things up to chance so we’ll see how this goes.   Burma This is definitely happening! In just a few weeks in fact. Myanmar has been on…

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Dubai is an international layover hub. Make the most of your stopover by getting out of the airport to explore. With two days you can sample the local culture and shop til you drop.

48 Hours in Dubai


  Dubai is perfect layover destination and with one of the world’s busiest airports it’s no surprise that many travellers find themselves spending some time in this incredible city. We spent 48 hours in Dubai discovering everything it has to offer. With only two days to spend I put together my must see/do list and came up with the following:…

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Hong Kong is the gateway to Asia where east meets west. In a 48 hour layover you can see the big sights and start to get a feel for what makes this city tick.

48 Hours in Hong Kong


Hong Kong is the gateway to Asia and buzzes with a vibrant culture of east meets west, old and new. As an expat living here it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind, but with a friend visiting soon I set out to rediscover what makes this city tick.   Here are all the must see places…

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Welcome to Expat Getaways


Welcome to Expat Getaways   I’m Jess and together with my husband Andrew we’ll be sharing our latest trips and travel advice! Head over to About Us to read more.   What is it? Expat Getaways is a travel blog full of itineraries for trips that we have taken from our base here in Hong Kong and travel hacks to make…

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