Valeria Teo
Valeria Teo is a writer and an independent traveler. Her passion for travel has taken her to nearly 30 countries since 1992. The trip to Croatia in 2007 has brought her a husband and her first Chinese novel. Writing, her best loved pastime, was turned into her vocation when the novel was published in 2009. Having published three novels and a collection of essays, Valeria contributes regularly to Suite101 and ToCroatia.net. Besides being a regular blogger for the Hong Kong travel site UTravel, she writes for magazines, newspapers and online publications in both English and Chinese.
Born in Hong Kong, Valeria now divides her time between her homes in Split, Croatia and Hong Kong.
Contact Valeria by e-mail.
Her Published Works:
Articles published on various sites
English travel writing for Trifter
Chinese travel writings for UTravel
Latest Articles
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Touring the Eight National Parks in Croatia Beyond Plitvice Lakes
Traveling to Croatia without visiting Plitvice Lakes or any of her eight national parks is missing the treasures of your Croatian holiday.
Dec 15, 2010
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A Sweet Celebration of the Spanish Christmas
Sweets and confections are consumed throughout the year in Spain. But they are at the heart of the Spanish Christmas for centuries.
Aug 21, 2010
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A Book Review of Julian Bell's What is Painting?
Julian Bell presents an excellent and lucid introduction to the art of painting, the idea of representation and their developments in modern art.
Aug 20, 2010
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Shopping in Hong Kong's Best Luxury Outlet Stores
Shopping is one of the top attractions and a major touristic activity in Hong Kong. Luxury brands find their homes in the great outlet stores of the city.
Aug 19, 2010
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A Croatian Holiday Off the Beaten Path in Dalmatia: Klis
For a Dalmatian holiday not trekking the beaten path in Split, Trogir, Dubrovnik and the island of Hvar, Brac or Mljet, can Croatia offer something special?
Aug 15, 2010
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The Grandest Days of Chateau de Chinon Return to Loire
Château de Chinon returns as one of the grandest French castles in the Loire Valley to relive some of the most important times in medieval France.
Aug 12, 2010
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Motovun: a Croatian Holiday Off the Beaten Path in Istria
Istria together with Dalmatia offer the hottest holiday spots in Croatia. Where are the gems off the beaten path in Istria besides Pula, Porec and Rovinj?
Aug 8, 2010
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Tips on Paris Budget Accommodation
Dismissing the luxurious and expensive Paris accommodation or the shabby and cheap rooms, how can travelers on a budget find quality accommodation in Paris?
Aug 1, 2010
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Opatija: Oldest and Most Famous Health Resort in Europe
The western Croatian town of Opatija is home to Europe's oldest health resort, and has expanded on its traditions in health tourism in this modern era.
Jul 30, 2010
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A Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela through France
Among the many pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia of Spain, the networks through France have been the most popular for centuries.
Jul 26, 2010
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