As much as Hong Kong has aesthetically regressed over the last half decade, one positive change is the abundance of street murals. These are some new ones (to me) in Sai Ying Pun from my last visit in November. These are just some of the … [Read more...]
A Year in Photos–2018
It's two weeks into 2019, but not too late to look back at 2018. I wasn't upset to see it go, but it was a great year professionally and for traveling!JanuaryWho knew Stockholm would feel 40 degrees warmer (Fahrenheit) than Chicago in the dead of winter? I didn't when I … [Read more...]
Round corners in Hong Kong
I’ve blogged before about the round-cornered buildings in Hong Kong. Late last year when I visited, I found some new ones (new to me) and an old favorite. The old Wanchai wet market (below) has been renovated into a retail shop, but the striking roundness has been nicely … [Read more...]
The Hong Kong Flower Market
When I took my kids to Hong Kong last month, one of the things on the top of my list for our first morning was the Prince Edward flower market. Just like when I first took my husband to Hong Kong some years back, I think the flower market is a great introduction to Hong … [Read more...]
Easy Travel in Hong Kong with Kids
Hong Kong is a great vacation spot with kids that won’t break the bank. With convenient and historic public transportation and lots of free things to see, there's plenty to do, especially when fighting jet lag. Walking around the streets at night is safe and exciting. In Kowloon, … [Read more...]