After 6 visits to Thailand’s most popular island destination, I’ve finally written down some of my favorite places to eat, stay, party and explore. Phuket is a huge island, so it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to travel between areas depending on the traffic. Because of this, I’m going to group …
Like NYC and London, Hong Kong boasts its own SoHo neighborhood, a hip area of bars, restaurants, cultural sites and shopping that lies South of Hollywood Road. Since it neighbors the LKF party district, it’s often the starting point of a night out, though it has such a concentration of incredible drinking spots (including many of Asia’s …
I am absolutely obsessed with my cute and clingy goldendoodle named Crosby, so I’ve spent the last 7 years finding as many ways to bring my dog with me all around Hong Kong. While many parts of the city sadly do not allow dogs (including most of the public parks and beaches 🥲), there are …
I just got back from my 4th trip to South Korea’s capital of Seoul, and the city has truly won over my heart 😉 It’s one of my favorite all-around cities in Asia thanks to its unique mix of affordable and delicious dining, endless markets, traditional culture, shopping and nightlife that goes into the morning …
While I used to call New York City home, I’ve since had to find a hotel to stay in during my countless visits back over the past 7 years. I always prioritize being walking distance to great food, bars, and subway stations, and love an Instagram-worthy room or view too. So here are my insider …
The most gorgeous hiking trails in Hong Kong just might be found in Sai Kung. The “backyard of Hong Kong” is indeed filled with endless trails in its expansive country parks and UNESCO protected geopark. While there are still a lot of hikes I need to try, I’ve listed my favorites that I’ve done here. …
While there are plenty of activities to do in Sai Kung, visiting Tai Long Wan and Long Ke Wan easily takes the top spot if you’re a beach lover. Here you’ll find secluded, pristine white sand beaches with crystal clear, turquoise water with a mountain and island backdrop. And unlike many of the beaches in …
I often tell people that Hong Kong is like if you surrounded New York City with Hawaii, and it just takes one look at the picturesque beaches and hiking trails of Sai Kung to see why. While most people will only visit the skyscrapers and crowded streets of Central or Kowloon, a day trip to …
It’s finally sunny in Hong Kong, so we took advantage of it by visiting our go-to spot for sun and gentle waves, Shek O Beach. It’s very popular and can get crowded on the weekends, but the pros outweigh the cons in my opinion. As a bonus, it’s easily accessible by public transit through the …
If I’m being totally honest, my favorite dining experiences over 7 trips to Japan have not revolved around sushi, ramen, or tonkatsu, but around wagyu beef. Yes, a sushi omakase can be absolutely sublime, but the environment is typically a lot more subdued to pay respect to your sushi master. A premium yakiniku experience with …
