Hong Kong is famous for its towering skyscrapers, neon signs and expansive harbor. When asked, many travelers admit they’ve only considered Hong Kong as a destination for luxury shopping, spa pampering or dining. While I love photographing the glitzy skyline and luxury brands lining the streets, there’s also another side to Hong Kong. A side […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of East Nanjing Road, Shanghai. East Nanjing Road is like the Michigan Avenue of Shanghai. The shops lining this neon flooded road are mostly big name international stores, including Apple, Forever 21, and Coach. It’s crowded at all times […]
The xiao long bao (小笼包) is a regional specialty of Shanghai. Street stalls all around the city sell the delicious dumplings, but the best we found were at Din Tai Fung, a Michelin starred restaurant from Taiwan. As xiao long bao are not typically eaten as main dishes, we ordered a few other items to go along […]
As you’re reading this, we are just settling into our overwater villa in the Maldives! There are over 5,000 overwater villas in the world, and around two-thirds of those are located in the Maldives. What many people may not realize, is that the Maldives is made up of almost 2,000 islands, that have been grouped […]
Just what do you pack for one week in paradise? While I thought packing for one week in the Maldives would be simple, it’s actually been a bit more challenging than you think! Being right on the equator, it’s going to be hot, so we needed to pack a lot of lightweight clothing and swimwear. […]