Monthly Archives: August 2017

Weekly Photo Challenge: Structure

Posted on August 31, 2017 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog (a new post!) anytime before the following Wednesday when the next photo theme will … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Challenge, China, Culture, Food, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged cake, postaday, postaweek, sweet, Tianjin | 5 Comments

Silent Sunday

Posted on August 28, 2017 by smkelly8

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Shiny

Posted on August 17, 2017 by smkelly8

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Cocktail Hour in Kunming

Posted on August 13, 2017 by smkelly8

Here’s most, but not all of what the Sofitel Kunming club floor offered for cocktail hour during my stay in June. Amazing, right? And just as delicious as it looks. Of course, there were sweets.

Posted in Experience | Tagged appetizers, club floor, cocktails, delcious, delectable, desserts, gourmet, Kunming, savory, Sofitel, wine, Yunnan | Leave a comment

Sofitel, Kunming, China

Posted on August 13, 2017 by smkelly8

I used some points to stay at the Sofitel in Kunming. Although they were extremely busy with a meeting between Yunnan and Taiwan, the staff went out of their way when I checked in and whenever I was in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Experience | Tagged afternoon tea, China, club floor, cocktail hour, good service, high tea, Kunming, luxury, Sofitel, Yunnan | Leave a comment

Economics of Airline Classes

Posted on August 11, 2017 by smkelly8

Every wonder what drives the pricing of first class vs. business vs. economy airfares? This video explains the economics and history of the various classes of airplane tickets. I now understand a little more about the mysterious pricing of airline … Continue reading →