Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. In keeping with the theme of Chinese New Year, this week’s photo is of the “Year of the Snake” lantern display in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. I was really excited when I found out that I’d be in Hong Kong for the Year of […]
The fun first two days of Chinese New Year has since come and gone. All the parades are over, the fireworks and firecrackers extinguished, and the lunar fairs closed. The third day, in my opinion, is probably the least fun day of all– but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still things to do! Known as “chec hao”, this day is considered a likely […]
Valentine’s Day is just a couple of days away and if you aren’t sure how to spend it this year, look no further. Here are 10 romantic things to do in Hong Kong. (And really these can apply to any time of the year, not just Valentine’s Day.) Top Romantic Things to Do for Couples […]
It’s here! At last! All the preparations are finally complete and now Chinese New Year is here! The first day of Chinese New Year started out with visiting family. On the way to the bus stop, our neighborhood seemed like a ghost town. Everywhere was closed for the holiday with fai chun and red signs stating when they’d reopen. […]
Hong Kong Disneyland is currently celebrating their “Golden Chinese New Year Celebration” representing prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Although this year was lacking a parade filled with lions and an overall snake theme– there were still plenty of lucky red and gold decorations around the park. While there is so much to […]