Hong Kong – The Bright City

November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment


Thanks to my parents, in May 2010 I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Singapore & Hong Kong.  It was my 25 birthday present to bring me back to the city I was born, Singapore, and the one city I traveled to numerous times as a child, Hong Kong.  Like most places in China, Hong Kong is a very crowded city, with never a sleeping moment! Just take a look at the streets at 8:30 pm!

As I child Hong Kong had to be my favorite city to fly into! Who would have imagined with all those skyscrapers, airplanes could fit through them! However that has all changed with the new airport that is located approximately 30 minutes away from the city center.  Other than the airplanes,  my favorite mode of transportation had to be the famous Star Ferry, which carries passengers from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island.


This time we stayed on the Kowloon side, at the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel, located in Tsim Sha Tsui and overlooked Victoria Harbour.  I had some pretty amazing views to wake up to and go to bed to!

What to do in Hong Kong:
Peak:  Take the Peak Tram from Hong Kong Island. When you get to the top make sure you take it all angles of the city! Make sure you go on a clear day so that you can see for miles.
Man Mo Temple: Is the largest temple in Hong Kong and is located on Hollywood Rd. Man Mo Temple is to worship civil or literature god Man Tai, Man Cheong and Mo Tai.
Double Decker Cable Car: Take a ride on the double decker cable car a few blocks. It would be one of the best ways to get a feel for the streets of Hong Kong.
Stanley:  Stanley, located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, is a completely different atmosphere.  Much more calm with beaches, hills and flea markets, it is a great place if you need to get away and relax!
Mong Kok: Largest market in Hong Kong – if you want anything, you’d find it here!
Tsim Sha Tsui: Looking for Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and much more? Be sure to visit the Kowloon side for these great stores, and to walk the streets of the newly reclaimed land.
IFC Building: You cannot miss the famous IFC building! If you can go back a few years to the movie the Dark Knight and the scene of the fight in the building under construction…well that would be the IFC building.  It is Hong Kong’s prominent landmark and consists of 2 skyscrapers, a mall and a 55 story Four Seasons Hotel.

* Make sure to explore the city as much as you can! There is lots to see, do, and of course many places to shop!  As for restaurants any place is pretty much decent. As a child we usually ate at Spring Deer, and went back again for this trip!

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Up and away – Vacation starts soon!

July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

As most of you know I am heading to Peniche, Portugal for a few weeks.  Peniche is a small surf/fishing town just north of Lisbon. It is probably one of the prettiest places I’ve been to because of it’s cute historic, small town charm, and beautiful sandy beaches. Peniche cannot compare to any other beach town I have been to in awhile! Mind you it is also my home away from home! Spending a couple of years living there, I grew to love it, and it will always have a special place in my heart!
I always like my traveling outfits to be comfortable, there is nothing worse than sitting on a plane for 7 hours in uncomfortable clothing! I’ve decided to wear my cute animal print maxi dress from H&M, with some colorful feathers, cute flats and accessories. I will also be wearing a colorful scarf which I purchased in Hong Kong last year, my denim jacket and an orange cardigan to brighten the outfit up, and to make sure I don’t get too cold on the plane!

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Packed Up For Portugal

July 6, 2011 By 1 Comment

I’ll be leaving Toronto and heading to Portugal soon! How exciting! I am packing so much I just know it, but why not? I am there for almost 3 weeks!  I have packed some of my favorite items, like my DIY denim frayed vest, sequin blazer (with added shoulder pads), my bright/bold print maxi dresses, cute tops, shorts, and of course my Ted Baker pumps! Must leave some room for any shopping I do over there!  As for accessories, I cannot leave home without my Michael Kors watch , or any of my clutches, like the white leather neon piping BCBG messenger/oversized clutch, or my raffia Aldo striped clutch.

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Singapore – The Cleanest City in the World!

May 11, 2011 By 1 Comment

 

Singapore is one of the most SPECTACULAR cities in the world! Don’t let Singapore’s size fool you! Everything there is larger than life. For instance the Marina Bay Sands Casino, Singapore Flyer, the Mega Zip at Sentosa Island, and much more.

For great places to eat, check out IndoChine in the Marina Bay, the various restaurants in Convent of Holy Infant Jesus, as well as Boat Quay, just be prepared to be swarmed by restaurant waiters trying to get you to sit and eat at their spot!

For fun outdoor activities visit Sentosa Island, some what like a Disney Land. We highly recommend the Mega Zip, the largest zip line in Asia, and where on clear days you can see Indonesia!  For something different, visit the night safari at the Singapore Zoo, and be sure to try ‘Dr. Fish’! For breathtaking views of Singapore take a trip on the Singapore Flyer! And when in Singapore you MUST visit the Raffles Hotel and sip on a Singapore Sling, while eating peanuts!

SHOPPING is something that you cannot avoid in Singapore. For a 5th Avenue experience, take a stroll down the ‘Central Shopping Belt’ which is Tanglin Road until Orchard Road. There is where you will find Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Dior, and all top designers! For vintage lovers visit Haji Lane or Thieves’ Market (Sungei Road) for some of the best finds! Or for regular shopping visit the ‘Monster Mall’ known as the ION Orchard!

Singapore is probably one of the top cities to visit in the world! Be sure to visit this incredible city! We all know that we will be back there soon!

 

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