2026
In 2026, we will continue our travels in a similar way, blending Crystal Cruises, family visits in Shanghai, and various destinations along the way, embarking on new adventures that promise discovery and the fulfillment of long-held dreams.As we document our travels, we hope to share the beauty, diversity, and excitement with you. Join us as we explore new horizons, revisit beloved destinations, and embrace the thrill of the unknown. Here's to a year of extraordinary journeys and memorable moments.
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在2026年，我们将以类似的方式继续我们的追梦，结合水晶邮轮旅行、去上海家庭团聚以及途中的各个目的地，开启一段充满惊喜、发现与实现长久梦想的全新旅程。
From the Arctic to Copenhagen: 42 Days in Northern Europe
During this six-week journey, we traveled through four countries—Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Denmark—experiencing everything from the remote Arctic to quiet Finnish lakes and the lively streets of Copenhagen. Along the way, we traveled by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, cruise ship, bicycle, kayak, and rowboat—and, most of all, on foot.
Our journey began in Norway, a country of dramatic mountains, deep fjords, and spectacular coastal scenery. One of the highlights was our 14-day voyage along the Norwegian coast and into the Arctic. We crossed the Arctic Circle, sailed all the way to Svalbard, and reached Ny-Ålesund at nearly 79° north latitude. There, we had one of the most unforgettable moments of the entire trip: seeing a polar bear near the settlement. We also kayaked beneath the mountains of Lofoten, rode an e-bike across Senja, climbed countless steps and mountain trails, cruised through narrow fjords, and visited small coastal communities that would have been difficult to reach by land.
After Norway, we flew to Finland and slowed down considerably. We stayed in cottages beside lakes and the Archipelago Sea, rowed and paddled on peaceful waters, hiked through forests and Koli National Park, and made Finnish sauna a regular part of our daily life. Driving through the Finnish countryside gave us a chance to experience a quieter side of the country—endless forests, thousands of lakes, small towns, historic sites, and landscapes that seemed to stretch forever.
We also explored Finland's history and culture, from the Salpa Line and old paper mills to Helsinki's remarkable Oodi Central Library. From Helsinki, we took a ferry across the Baltic Sea to Tallinn, Estonia, where we spent the day wandering through the cobblestone streets and colorful buildings of its beautifully preserved medieval Old Town.
Our final destination was Denmark. In Copenhagen, we traded mountains and forests for palaces, canals, architecture, museums, and city life. We visited royal residences, explored neighborhoods on foot and by harbor bus, enjoyed Danish food, and even unexpectedly ran into a friend at the Little Mermaid. A day trip north took us to Kronborg Castle, forever associated with Shakespeare's Hamlet, followed by the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art—a wonderful contrast between Renaissance history and modern art.
Looking back over these 42 days, what stands out most is the extraordinary variety of the journey. We sailed into the high Arctic, hiked mountains and forests, paddled through fjords and lakes, explored medieval towns and modern cities, visited castles, museums, churches, and World War II fortifications, and experienced four very different Nordic and Baltic cultures.
It was a long journey—42 days, four countries, countless miles, and many different ways of getting from one place to another. But some of our favorite moments were also the simplest: walking through a quiet forest, sitting beside a Finnish lake, watching the Norwegian mountains pass from the deck of a ship, or wandering through an unfamiliar city with nowhere we needed to be.
Northern Europe gave us far more than we expected, and these six weeks left us with memories that will stay with us for a very long time.
36-Days Travel in Italy and Balkans
During this five-week journey, we visited seven countries: Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania. Along the way, we traveled by plane, train, bus, boat, and, most of all, on foot.
We explored countless mosques, cathedrals, and Orthodox churches, enjoyed innumerable cups of coffee, and sampled a wide variety of Balkan and Mediterranean cuisine. In Italy and Slovenia, we were joined by my sister and her husband. Later, in Croatia, two of our friends joined us for part of the trip. After saying goodbye to my sister and brother-in-law, we continued our journey through the Balkans, and eventually our friends also headed home. In the end, it was just the two of us again, spending our final nights in Lugano and Zurich before returning home.
While the beautiful landscapes, historic towns, and cultural treasures were unforgettable, the greatest joy came from sharing the journey with family and friends. Their companionship, laughter, and shared experiences made this trip truly special and created memories that will stay with us for years to come.
15 Days East Asia Travel
August 2, 2026
We began the day at Christiansborg Palace,……
前二天参观皇家马厩的时候被告知每天早上9点到下午2点，。。。