At 10 PM every night the shouting starts. The voices of men, women, and children mingle together in a passionate call and response. People lean from the… Read more “Living in a Land of Protest: An Expat’s View of the Hong Kong Protests”
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Having a Baby in Hong Kong
I found out in the beginning of March that I was unexpectedly pregnant. (This is also my poor attempt at an explanation for why I haven’t posted… Read more “Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Having a Baby in Hong Kong”
Athens in 36 Hours
On a trip to Italy, I finagled the flights to give us about 36 hours in Athens. This meant spending 2 nights in an Airbnb and having… Read more “Athens in 36 Hours”
Two Days in Taipei
In my opinion, Taiwan is an underrated and easily overlooked Asian travel destination. Not only does this island nation have a lot to offer, but it is… Read more “Two Days in Taipei”
2018: My Year in Travel
All things considered, 2018 has been a pretty good travel year for me. Of course, moving to Hong Kong halfway through the year certainly didn’t hurt. Besides… Read more “2018: My Year in Travel”
The Weekly # 7: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas? Sexy Santa, Next Level Bling, and the Dangers of Google Translate
Snow Bunnies We had our first proper cool front come through Hong Kong over the past few days. Today is the coldest day we’ve had since we… Read more “The Weekly # 7: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas? Sexy Santa, Next Level Bling, and the Dangers of Google Translate”
Afternoon Tea at Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour
At the end of October, one of my lifelong friends came to Hong Kong for a quick visit at the end of a work trip to Bangkok.… Read more “Afternoon Tea at Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour”
The Weekly # 6: Foods For Your Personality and the Prosperity Gospel of the Dragon
Dress for the Season, Not for the Weather It’s the middle of November, but as far as the weather is concerned, it just feels like a milder… Read more “The Weekly # 6: Foods For Your Personality and the Prosperity Gospel of the Dragon”
Cebu, Philippines: Visiting Kawasan Falls and Osmeña Peak
In mid-October we had a short work break and took the opportunity for a quick trip to the Philippines. During our brief visit to Cebu, we wanted… Read more “Cebu, Philippines: Visiting Kawasan Falls and Osmeña Peak”
The Weekly #5: French Kissing a Duck and Non-Political Issues With Gendered Pronouns
Duck Tongue, Chicken Feet, and Other Delicacies I am a fairly adventurous eater in the sense that I will try almost anything once. One of my coworkers… Read more “The Weekly #5: French Kissing a Duck and Non-Political Issues With Gendered Pronouns”
