The Eaton Hotel was always a landmark on my walks around Kowloon in my twenties. No one could miss the outdoor elevators that seemed to reach into the sky. Every time I saw the Eaton, I could always tell how much longer it took to reach my destination. It was one of those … [Read more...]
Afternoon Tea at the Peninsula Shanghai
Afternoon tea is so popular in China and Hong Kong that it's hard to find a five-star hotel that doesn't serve it. Department stores in Hong Kong are even serving afternoon tea, as are independent tea shops. I've had afternoon tea in Hong Kong almost every time since I've been … [Read more...]
A Look at the Peace Hotel
Last week I posted about the Indian Suite at the Peace Hotel, but now let's look at the common areas. The hotel is so beautiful and I've wanted to blog about it for a long time, but only recently took a ton of photos of it. Last week, I stayed there for the third time.The … [Read more...]
A secret look at the Peace Hotel
When my mom, two sons, and I stayed at the Peace Hotel earlier this week, I was determined to see one of their special themed suites. My friend Tina told me about private tours of the hotel, which are free and booked with the concierge. I'd stayed at the Peace before, but this … [Read more...]
An Evening with Sonali Dev
I used to drive sometimes 100 miles roundtrip to attend book launches for other authors, but in recent years have become more protective of my time. It's not that some launches aren't worth the drive, but my kids are getting older and need more chauffeuring themselves. I can't be … [Read more...]
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