A 4:30 am arrival laid the foundation for a knock out nap on the softest surface available, a wooden bench. Upon waking, I enjoyed breakfast at Toast Box, opting for their signature Kaya toast, a delectable combination of coconut jam and a generous layer of butter on toasted bread. Shortly thereafter a second breakfast followed…

If you’re planing a trip to Hong Kong here are a few recommendations. Visit the secluded Tsz Shan Monastery, reserve tickets, which are free, in advance. En route to the monastery, don’t miss the vibrant Tai Po market. For a unique dining experience with a casual atmosphere, check out the Australia Dairy Company, known for…

Can you believe? Dare to be astonished. The world is amazing.

I’ve started to think of Hong Kong as a more westernized version of mainland China. Most people speak at least some English here. There’s a lot more people from each culture here. Still great food options, although China has a much wider variety. And can’t forget to mention the western toilets, no troughs in the…

It’s the type of familiarity found after a few days. The city begins to show her true colors. Inviting you in. Comforting you with a now familiar street, that for everyday prior had seemed foreign.