Trip Plan

Paris Plan

Hotel
1. Best Western Hotel Faubourg Saint Martin-  6 rue Gustave Goublier, 75010, France
2. Hotel de la Paix Paris - 19 Rue du Gros Caillou, Paris, France, 75007

Food
Le Meurice
Paris au pied de cochon
Macaron - Laudree/Macaron
La Maison De la Truffle
19 place de la madeleine (closer to best western)
14 rue marbeuf

Balloon
http://www.millefetes.com/articles-de-fete-detaillant-paris



http://www.location-de-costumes.com/detail_article.php?cat=L&recherche=0&nb_res=12&page=1&id_art=ef2ddb69237d1a7ea5be95d7d2417e01



Ladurée Champs Elysées (renovating)
75, avenue des Champs Elysées - 75008 Paris
Tel : +33 (0)1 40 75 08 75 - Fax : +33 (0)1 40 75 06 75
From Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. till 11:00 p.m.
Saturday from 7:30 a.m. till 00:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m. till 10:00 p.m.

Ladurée Royale
16 -18 rue Royale Paris VIII - Tel 01 42 60 21 79
Schedules and Opening Hours:
The shop welcomes you:
From Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Métro: lignes 1, 8, 12. Station: Concorde
Métro: lignes 8, 12, 14. Station: Madeleine
Description:
The 18 rue Royale becomes the new Ladurée gourmandises paradise.

Ladurée Bonaparte
21 rue Bonaparte Paris VI - Tel 01 44 07 64 87
The shop welcomes you :
From Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Satuday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Secrets and Beauty store welcomes you :
Every day from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Saturday from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Printemps de la Mode Haussmann
64, boulevard Haussmann - 75009 Paris
Tel : +33 (0)1 42 82 40 10 - Fax : +33 (0)1.42.82.62.00
Description:
A new decor for a larger space with a wider selection of products to discover on the Luxury floor of the Printemps de la Mode Boulevard Haussmann
The shop welcomes you every day, except Sundays, from 9:35 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with late opening on Thursdays until 10:00 p.m.

Printemps de la Maison Haussmann
64, boulevard Haussmann - 75009 Paris
Tel : +33 (0)1 42 82 40 10 - Fax : +33 (0)1 42 82 62 00
Ladurée is offered in the new temple of gourmet taste, on the second floor of the Printemps de la Maison.
The shop welcomes you every day, except Sunday, from 9:35 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with late opening on Thursday until 10:00 p.m.


Loire Castles Tour
http://www.tours-tourisme.fr/excursions_en.php







Tromso
Tourist Information centre - Address: Kirkegata 2, Tromsø // Phone: +47 77 61 00 00 // Email: info@visittromso.no // Web: visittromso.no
Hours: 1 September - 23 December: Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00; Saturday 10:00-16:00

A. Polaria
Polaria has an arctic aquarium where the main attractions are the bearded seals. The bearded seal is an arctic species, and they are popular among children, because of their quiet disposition and intelligent nature.

In large fish tanks you can also see the most common species of fish in the Barents Sea and around Svalbard  and in a panoramic film you can follow the little auk flying across the Spitsbergen Archipelago.

Address: Hjalmar Johansens gate 12, 9007 Tromsø // Phone: +47 77 75 01 00 // Hours: 9/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Mon - Sun11:00 AM - 5:00 PM


B. Polar Museum  (if have extra time only)
Tromsø's history of daring arctic explorers is told at the Polar Museum, housed in a traditional wharf house from 1830 amid some of Tromsø's oldest buildings.

Address: Søndre Tollbodgt. 11, 9008 Tromsø // Phone: +47 77 62 33 60 // Hours: 10/1/2012 - 12/31/2012  Mon - Sun11:00 AM - 4:00 PM


C. Arctic Cathedral Tromso
was built in 1965, is the city's most recognisable landmark. This distinctive structure was inspired by Northern Norway's landscapes, and features an original glass mosaic. Several concerts take place here in summer, making the most of the church's fantastic acoustics. The popular Midnight Sun Concerts, held in the Arctic Cathedral every year from early June to mid-August, are an excellent way to see the cathedral and a superb prelude to viewing the midnight sun.

Address: Tromsdalen, 9020 Tromsdalen // Phone: +47 47 68 06 68 // 9/16/2012 - 12/31/2012 Mon - Sun4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 

D. Fjellheisen Cable Car
up Storsteinen Mountain, 420 metres above sea level, offers breathtaking panoramic views over the city, the surrounding waterways and mountains. The cable car runs year round (until 01:00 in the summer).

Address: Sollivegen 12, 9020 Tromsdalen // Phone: +47 77 63 87 37 // Hours: 10/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Mon - Sun11:00 AM - 4:00 PM


E. Domkirke (if have extra time only)



Around Olympics




Can you see the grass on the roof of the car?

GOD ..... so creative

香港人的集體回憶




Planning of OUR Aurora Trip 北極光之旅 (Nov 2012)

Under Construction ...... (updated on 13 Sep 2012)





To celebrate OUR 3rd anniversary - 2012 Aurora Trip 北極光之旅


Question: Why Aurora?
Answer  :  Check it out!

Question: Why Tromso?
Answer  : HIS colleague went there before and highly recommended this city for Aurora, and they will travel together this time for the Tromso part.

Northern lights (aurora borealis) over Tromso, Troms, Northern Norway photo


Question: Why Iceland?
Answer  : 1) ISK depreciates a lot; 2) more chance to see Aurora

 
Aurora Forecast:

Both Tromso and Iceland are in the same arctic circle.








Question: Why Paris?
Answer  : 1) WE were unable to book Le Murice in Sep 2008; 2) SHE wants to ask a photographer to take pictures for us in front of La Tour Eiffel


This trip will be divided into 3 parts, first part in Tromso, Norway and it is supposed to be the most relaxing part.  The second part will be continued in Iceland, where WE will fly and drive around Iceland in 6 days.  WE will then fly to Paris, France to complete OUR last part for lots of pictures, Michelin restaurants and crazy shopping.


Itinerary:  5D4N in Tromso, Norway
                 6D5N in Iceland
                 5D4N in Paris, France

02 Nov 2012 - LX139   (ETD Hong Kong @ 23:59 ==> ETA Zurich @ 06:10)
03 Nov 2012 - LX1210 (ETD Zurich @ 07:00         ==> ETA Oslo @ 09:15)
03 Nov 2012 - SK4418 (ETD Oslo @ 13:55            ==> ETA Tromso @ 15:45)

07 Nov 2012 - SK4403 (ETD Tromso @ 06:40       ==> ETA Oslo @ 08:35)
07 Nov 2012 - SK4787 (ETD Oslo @ 10:00            ==> ETA Keflavik @ 11:50)

08 Nov 2012 - NY112  (ETD Reykjavik @ 07:15    ==> ETA Akureyri @ 08:00)
08 Nov 2012 - Driving: Akureyri > Mývatn > Reykjahlíð > Seydisfjordur > Höfn
09 Nov 2012 - Driving: Höfn > Jökulsárlón > Svartifoss > Vik
10 Nov 2012 - Driving: Vik > Skógafoss > Selfoss > Gullfoss > Geyser > Pingvellir > Reykjavik
11 Nov 2012 - Driving: Reykjavik > Blue Lagoon
12 Nov 2012 - Driving: Blue Lagoon > Keflavik

12 Nov 2012 - SK4788 (ETD Keflavik @ 12:40      ==> ETA Oslo @ 16:20)
12 Nov 2012 - SK839   (ETD Oslo @ 17:05            ==> ETA Paris @ 19:30)

16 Nov 2012 - LX645   (ETD Paris @ 20:15           ==> ETA Zurich @ 21:30)
16 Nov 2012 - LX138  (ETD Zurich @ 22:40          ==> ETA Hong Kong @ 17:25 on 17 Nov 2012)


                 Hong Kong to Oslo & Paris CDG to Hong Kong ==> @HKD  8,407 (By Swiss Air)
                                        Oslo, Norway to Tromso, Norway ==> @HKD  1,486 (By SAS)
                                   Tromso, Norway to Keflavik, Iceland ==> @HKD  1,475 (By SAS)
                               Reykjavik, Iceland to Akureyri, Iceland ==> @ EUR 67 (By Air Iceland)
                                              Keflavik, Iceland to Paris CDG ==> @HKD  2,053 (By SAS)
                                                  Air Tickets Total per person ==> @HKD13,421 (By SAS)


Useful links:

Airlines:



Car Rental:
Tromso - Sixt
Iceland - Hertz
Paris    -  RATP (metro)



Hotel:
03 Nov 2012 - Malangen, Tromso, Norway (Not yet booked)
04 Nov 2012 - Malangen, Tromso, Norway (Not yet booked)
05 Nov 2012 - Malangen, Tromso, Norway (Not yet booked)
06 Nov 2012 - City Living, Tromso, Norway (Not yet booked)
07 Nov 2012 - CenterHotel Thingholt, Reykjavik, Iceland
08 Nov 2012 - Bakki Guesthouse, Höfn, Iceland
09 Nov 2012 - Guesthouse Steig, Vik, Iceland
10 Nov 2012 - Reykjavik4You Apartments, Reykjavik, Iceland
11 Nov 2012 - Blue Lagoon Clinic Hotel, Iceland
12 Nov 2012 - Best Western Hotel Faubourg Saint Martin, Paris, France
13 Nov 2012 - Best Western Hotel Faubourg Saint Martin, Paris, France
14 Nov 2012 - Hotel de la Paix, Paris, France
15 Nov 2012 - Hotel de la Paix, Paris, France


Phone Card:
Norway ==> Telenor
Iceland ==> Vodafone 



Recommendation:
http://www.visiticeland.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g189970-Activities-Reykjavik.html



6 Aug 2012 - Bought from Jordan Commercial Press @ HKD107
書名:驚豔冰島
出版日期:2012年1月
作者:安妮



18 Aug 2012 update - after reviewing, WE finally decided to add 1 more domestic flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Akureyri, Iceland @ EUR49 (Netoffers class ...... only 1 ticket available) + EUR85 (Bonus Class) to reduce the unnecessary driving time, but it is powered by turboprob engines, :P

Fokker 50
The Fokker 50 is the latest aircraft in the Fokker family which has had a long history in Iceland. These aircrafts are spacious, fast, especially quiet, and are well-suited for passenger flights.








City Tour
Harpa
http://blog.yahoo.com/_TUQQLG3DXOQ3E3RIXULQGP6CJU/articles/822801
Viking boat sculpture
http://blog.yahoo.com/_TUQQLG3DXOQ3E3RIXULQGP6CJU/articles/822801
Hallgrimskirkja Church
http://blog.yahoo.com/_TUQQLG3DXOQ3E3RIXULQGP6CJU/articles/822801
Graffiti
http://blog.yahoo.com/_JMSHFMDSA4YY5LYVIQG7BSOUGM/articles/662094
Flea mkt
http://www.eh-bong.com/letters/articles/2011/iceland052511.html
designer shop 
http://www.eh-bong.com/letters/articles/2011/iceland052511.html
hot dog
http://www.eh-bong.com/letters/articles/2011/iceland052511.html
volcano trip 
http://blog.yahoo.com/_JMSHFMDSA4YY5LYVIQG7BSOUGM/articles/662094


Whale watching
http://www.elding.is/
http://www.hvalalif.is/schedule/



















Blogger
http://www.tastesheriff.com/Tag/baejarins-beztu-pylsur/






















SHE in London by HERself

SHE went to London for training from 21-25 May 2012.
HE was worried.
SHE lost her way several times but SHE think it was okay.
HER motto is "路在口邊"
HE decided to help tourists when needed.