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Remember when Flying was Fun? It still is with Singapore Airlines!

Published/Revised December 16, 2017 By Maria Haase This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Remember when Flying was Fun? It still is with Singapore Airlines!

Can Flying still be Fun? Singapore Airlines Review Do you remember the days when flying was still fun and something you would actually look forward to? Yes, that was a long time ago, right? But recently, I had a flight experience that reminded me of how it used to be. I flew from Los Angeles to Singapore (via Seoul) on my recent trip to Indonesia and here is my full Singapore Airlines review and ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Beyond Europe, Asia, Special Features Tagged With: Singapore Airlines, Singapore Airlines Review, airlines, airline food, airline review, flying

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Escaping the Cold: Best Winter Sailing Destinations Around the World

Published/Revised January 6, 2018 By Maria Haase This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Escaping the Cold: Best Winter Sailing Destinations Around the World

Escape the Cold - Best Winter Sailing Destinations around the World If you follow me on Facebook, you have probably seen my photos from the incredible sailing cruise from Sardinia to Corsica I was invited on a few weeks ago. To say the least: it was a dream vacation and certainly won’t be the last sailing adventure I will go on. And you know the best way to fight the “Vacation is over - ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Beyond Europe, Africa, Asia, Caribbean Tagged With: sailing, sailing cruise, sailboat, winter sailing, winter destinations, winter sailing destinations, sailing in winter

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Explore Indonesia – Riau Islands

Published/Revised January 16, 2018 By Maria Haase This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Explore Indonesia – Riau Islands

Explore Indonesia - Riau Islands 5 Reasons Why Riau Islands Are the Perfect Getaway Destination from Singapore Riau Islands, Indonesia. I have to say, before my recent trip there, I had never heard about this group of islands. Indonesia consists of approximately 17000 islands and the Riau Islands make up over 3000 of them, stretching from south of Singapore half way to Borneo. This beautiful ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Beyond Europe, Asia Tagged With: Beaches, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia, Singapore, Press Trip

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Buddhist Temples in Tanjung Pinang – Photo Essay

Published/Revised January 16, 2018 By Maria Haase This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Buddhist Temples in Tanjung Pinang – Photo Essay

  Buddhist Temples in Tanjung Pinang - Photo Essay 500 Lohan Temple - Buddhist Temples in Tanjung Pinang The massive stone Buddha statue in front of the 500 Lohan Temple is impressive, but the truly special view is hidden behind the temple. After walking through a dark archway, you can see rows and rows of Buddha statues. 500 to be exact. Each one with a unique facial expression. From ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Beyond Europe, Asia Tagged With: Indonesia, Buddha Temples in Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands, Buddhist temples

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A Mix of Influences – Discovering Arab Culture in Indonesia

Published/Revised February 19, 2018 By Maria Haase This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

A Mix of Influences – Discovering Arab Culture in Indonesia

Discovering Arab Culture in Indonesia While this blog is mainly about travel destinations in and around Europe, I wanted to share some of my recent adventures in a different part of the world with you: Indonesia. The archipelago consists of over 17 000 islands and stretches from Singapore to Australia. Indonesia has been influenced by many cultures. Once a hotspot for sought after spices, it ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Beyond Europe, Asia Tagged With: Indonesia, Arab Culture, South Sumatra, Sumatra, Southeast Asia, Asia, Islam

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