Category: Travel: Hong Kong & Macao

When I stepped off the ferry onto the vibrant streets of Macau I had entered a completely different place, where the echoes of centuries of Portuguese influence mingle with the dazzling lights of a modern gambling metropolis. Macau is unique compared to its neighbor less than 40 miles away, holding a captivating story etched in…

This week’s post is just a fun way to wrap up my coverage of my trip to Hong Kong. Today, I’m sharing two particularly fascinating places I visited that aren’t as frequented by tourists: one intimately connected with the history of Hong Kong, and one more quirky in nature. The first is the Kowloon Walled…

Welcome to the penultimate post on my trip to Hong Kong! Today, I’m excited to share the breathtaking experience of ascending Victoria Peak via Asia’s first funicular railway, complete with iconic panoramic views. But that’s not all – I also want to chat about the British influence that’s still so present in Hong Kong. You…

Remember last week when we were soaking in the breathtaking views of Lantau? Fast-forward a few days, and I had traded cable cars departing the serene heights of Lantau’s wilderness for the concrete jungle of downtown Hong Kong. The transition was swift and, honestly, a little surprising! Let me take you along as I share…

I am so excited to begin covering Hong Kong for you all this week! After my gargantuan journey across the Pacific Ocean (and with a lucky 6 hours of sleep thanks to China Airline’s Premium Economy seat), I landed around 10 am and thus had the whole day ahead of me. Not one to waste…

Have you ever taken a long-haul flight? This time my trip back to Asia involved three planes, two airlines, and one very long layover! But first, now that Chinese New Year has ended, I am happy to announce my long-awaited return to weekly posts. Starting this week and continuing into the near future, I will…