If you’re reading this, you’ve either hit 7 years of living continuously in Hong Kong and are now eligible to apply to be a permanent resident (PR), or you’re already a PR and you had a baby. Congratulations are in order either way! 🎉 After filling out endless forms and taking many trips to the …
Best Restaurants in Tseung Kwan O – Where to Eat in Hong Kong’s Waterfront Residential Neighborhood
Located in the New Territories, Tseung Kwan O might be Hong Kong’s most family and pet-friendly neighborhood. With a waterfront promenade, separate dog parks for small and large dogs, wide sidewalks for strollers, and so much pet-friendly dining and shopping, it’s a great spot for a daytime outing with the whole family. I’ve been frequenting …
Mondrian Hong Kong Review: Stylish, Artsy Hotel with Harbour Views for Steak & Cocktail Lovers
If you’re looking for a trendy hotel with stunning views of Hong Kong, a convenient location, and excellent food and beverage options both in and right outside of the hotel, then look no further than the Mondrian Hong Kong. As home to Carna Steakhouse and Avoca cocktail bar, we chose the Mondrian for our wedding …
Best Times to Visit Hong Kong: Can’t Miss Events & Things to Do by Month
After living in Hong Kong for over 8 years, I’ve made it my duty to show visitors why I fell in love with this city. Hong Kong is so dynamic and vibrant with its mix of culture, dining, and nature, but when you add large-scale events like Art Basel, Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament, and …
Shangri-La Mactan Cebu: Baby-Friendly Luxury Resort in the Philippines
What better way to celebrate almost 3 months of parenthood than a well-deserved beach holiday at the Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu? Since our baby girl’s name Reyna means queen in Tagalog, it only made sense to make the Philippines her first travel destination. Cebu is the perfect place to start, as this popular destination in …
Where to Eat in Macao: Best Restaurants, Egg Tarts and Street Food
As a Hong Kong resident for over 8 years, I’ve now been to Macao over a dozen times. It’s become a must whenever we have visitors in town for the first time or if there’s a big event or concert (seeing Celine Dion live there is forever a highlight!). With a rich history influenced by …
Sapporo Guide: Where to Eat, Drink & Shop in Hokkaido’s Capital
I have a confession: it wasn’t until I booked a trip to Sapporo for a snowboarding trip back in 2019 that I realized that Sapporo Beer was named after a real place, specifically the capital city of Japan’s northernmost Hokkaido prefecture. And if Hokkaido sounds familiar, it’s because it’s home to the best Hokkaido uni, …
My Sailor Moon Baby Shower – We’re Over the Moon for Our Baby Girl!
I made the Sailor Moon-inspired baby shower of my dreams a reality! I know that most people let their friends plan their baby shower, but since it was also my birthday party and I’ve been in a major creative and planning mode throughout my pregnancy, I wanted to control every single detail 😂 Thankfully my …
My Baby Registry & Nursery Essentials
I can’t believe our baby girl is here!! I started this list of baby registry and nursery essentials while I was still in nesting mode, after lots of research from friends, baby classes, and the internet. Now that we’ve already been in the trenches, I can actually list my favorite items based on how often …
Ubud Bali Babymoon Guide – Best Resorts, Spas, Day Clubs, Restaurants & Activities
We just wrapped up an absolutely blissful babymoon in Bali, which had the perfect mix of relaxation, nature, luxury, culture, dining, and activities to make our last trip as a childless couple so memorable and romantic. Even if you’re not pregnant, there is so much to see and do, so keep reading to see how …
