Two and a half years after moving to Hong Kong, I finally just made my way to Macau, that ‘other’ Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, for a girls’ weekend out. Frequently cited as the Las Vegas of the East, with significant Portuguese influences, I was […]
Into the Deep: Exploring the Great Barrier Reef
A visit to Australia is not complete without exploration of the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world (for now), one of the seven natural wonders of the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the largest living thing visible even […]
Adventuring Through Australia: Winged Wildlife, Wombats, and Beyond
When setting out on a great Australian adventure, expectations are high. Perhaps this vast land conjures images of Sydney’s sparkling harbour and iconic opera house, the expansive Outback, the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, and its popular mascots, the koala and the kangaroo. Indeed, Oz […]
A Week of Autumn Celebrations in Hong Kong!
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!! In past years, the mid-autumn festival was held to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and to reunite with long-lost family members. The latter of course retains relevance today, the former a bit less so. One of Hong Kong’s most important cultural […]
Discovery – The Joy of Travel! (Relaunching Hong Kong Fong as WanderFong)
The almost indescribable power, and joy, of discovery What’s the best part about traveling? Of course, there’s no right or wrong answer. But I do think there is a somewhat universal truth – the sensory-heightening process of discovery. It’s like the grown-up version of a […]
The Brilliance of Brooklyn
For years and years, Manhattanites vehemently refused to go to Brooklyn. All sorts of excuses came to mind – it was ‘too far away’ and had little to offer. Venturing there would be a waste of time and energy. And much of the world didn’t […]
Falling (Back) in Love With New York City…[Downtown Highlights]
About a month after we moved to Hong Kong, my long-time hesitation about relocating to the other side of the planet from my beloved New York City vaporized. When people asked me if I missed NYC, my immediate response became a flat ‘no’. With a few […]
Paradise Found: Stunning, Enchanting El Nido, Palawan!
If you’re like me, you probably have a list of top travel destinations you wish to visit in the next few years – maybe even in your lifetime. Mine has been a long list, and I’ve been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to […]
Redefining a Meaningful Life: Drawing Inspiration from TEDxWanChaiWomen
Mark and I have a Saturday morning routine – when we’re actually both in town, that is. Cranky and generally dysfunctional without coffee (double that uselessness for the two of us), we brew up a strong pot of French pressed joe and queue up several […]
The Wonderland of Singapore
Ahh, Singapore… Singapore is a relatively small country (and city, and state) – occasionally referred to as ‘the little red dot’, floating at just over 700 square kilometers and populated with ~5.4 million people. Pervasive photos of especially its brightly illuminated night skyline and luxury shopping […]
Searching for the Soul of Singapore
When people used to mention Singapore to me, a very specific vision would pop up in my head. The mini-Dubai of Asia – a very clean (and gum-free!), fabricated island playground, sprouting with glitzy skyscrapers, hotels, and shopping malls – and that’s pretty much it. […]
Ruminations on the Year of the Goat: Celebrating CNY in Pictures!
I must admit, I am not really one for observing traditions or upholding customary beliefs. That said, I do find practices that perpetuate cultural heritage to often be quite fascinating, even if (or perhaps especially when) they are particularly perplexing to me. As I’ve posted […]
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