Hong Kong’s favorite bread is unequivocally the pineapple bun, or bolo bao 菠蘿包. This sweet Cantonese bun can be found in Chinatowns across the world (I personally grew up enjoying the versions from NYC Chinatown institution Mei Lai Wah), but the best versions are of course in its birthplace of Hong Kong. So here are …
If you’re visiting Hong Kong for a short trip and want to try as many iconic foods in one neighborhood as possible, then look no further than this list! After 8 years of eating and walking through Central on a daily basis, I’ve compiled this ultimate guide to the neighborhood’s best local foods and dishes …
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 (and more recently, our rescued toy poodle Cookie), so I’ve spent the last 8 years finding as many ways to bring my dogs with me all around Hong Kong. While many parts of the city sadly do not allow dogs (including most of …
I just got back from my 5th 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 takes just 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 …
