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Stuck in a Foreign Country Part 2
Part 1 I felt completely recovered and fine after leaving the “hospitel” in Bangkok, so I figured I had to be fine to fly home to Hong Kong after a handful of days. For those who’ve had the luxury of never needing to know, there are many different types of Covid tests. There are rapid…
Quarantined in a Foreign Country Part 1
Moving to Hong Kong has brought all sorts of weird experiences. I didn’t know the weirdest experience of all would come outside of HK in a country nearby. In March, I got the wonderful news that over two years, I would finally get to go home to California and see my family again. It felt…
Bamboo Yoga on the Beach
Wow, it’s been a long time since I posted. It’s funny how we start hobbies, and life easily makes us forget about them. I plan to spend a lot of time this upcoming week updating this blog with the fun things I’ve done in HK this past year and talk about how I ended up…
Camping Made Easy
I have been camping on Hong Kong’s beaches a few times now, and besides the traffic and costs to get over there, I don’t think I’d ever get tired of it. There is something so magical about relying on the weather, sky, and surroundings without any of the usual comforts. Before, I had gone camping…
Disneyland HK
It’s been awhile since I’ve wrote in here, and I know I’m going to go back one day and wish I was more consistent with my posts. So, it’s time for some catch-up. It’s been so nice that things have opened back up in a more comfortable way in Hong Kong – while I can’t…
A Lovely Stay in Stanley
Life in Hong Kong has been as quiet as it can go for this city. We haven’t been allowed to travel or go to the gym, bars, amusement parks, restaurants… the list goes on. So, when Chinese New Year came around, everyone’s plans were pretty low-key and quiet. Luckily, I had a friend who invited…
Biking in the New Territories
Happy New Year! Although it may seem a little cheesy, I’ve always been big into the idea that the new year means new beginnings and adventures. And I’ve started this year strong with going on not one – but TWO – cycling rides for the first time in many, many years. I’ve recently learned Hong…
Lamma Island Adventure
One place in Hong Kong I’d love to spend a lot more time in is Lamma Island. It has a lot of style and buildings that remind me of authentic Hong Kong, and it also carries a lot of hipster, creative types. The best part of Lamma might be the beautiful beaches and surrounding ocean.…
Fishing for Squid
Last week I got to take part in the unusual experience of fishing for squid. Squid and squid ink are delicious, so I was really excited to learn that we would not only be fishing but also get the chance to eat the squid after. The experience of fishing was actually a bit difficult when…
Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak is such a staple to residents and tourists of Hong Kong Island alike, so I’m really shocked I haven’t written a piece on it yet. It’s popular with tourists because of the Peak Tram, the historical scenic route that quickly drives large groups to the top of the mountain (fun fact: it started…
The Beauty of Hong Kong Pier
The world is on fire this year, but it still can be such a beautiful place. I now understand the name behind Hong Kong’s Instagram Pier.
Junk Boat Season in Hong Kong
Ever since I arrived in Hong Kong, I’ve been hearing about one experience over and over again: spending a summer day on a junk boat. Basically, one person or group of people hires a boat to take their friends out on the water for a day of eating, drinking, and having a grand time. The…
Finding Ways to Workout During COVID
One of my favorite parts of Sai Ying Pun so far is the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park. It faces Victoria Harbour and has a beautiful view across the water. There is also space for running, lots of green grass for laying out or doing yoga, and, now, lots of people practicing their different workout routines both…
Camping on a Sai Kung Beach
This weekend I got to have the amazing experience of camping right on the sand of a beach in Sai Kung. I had heard of the fun camping adventures many people have had there, so when I got an invitation to join a group of women I said yes right away. And now I know…
My First Random Quarantine Hobby
For anyone who has kept up with me, it’s obvious Hong Kong is not actually in quarantine. We are social distancing a lot, but not to the point where we’re not allowed to leave our homes for dinner or hangouts with friends. I feel very lucky to be in a place during this time that…
(Twin) Peaks and Valleys
I will one day write about something other than hiking on this blog, but for now it is the main event in Hong Kong during quarantine times. This past weekend, I got the chance to take on one of the hikes known to be hardest on Hong Kong Island: Violet Hill and Twin Peaks. Amusingly,…
I Love Victoria Park
I have one week left of living in Causeway Bay, and I am surprisingly not feeling too much pre-nostalgia or wistfulness for the place I’ve called home for almost three months. This may be because of all the weirdness and uncertainty going on during this time. Or maybe it’s because I know my job will…
The Ups and Downs of Kowloon Peak
This past weekend I had the pleasure of once again getting together with a few girlfriends to hike Kowloon Peak. While our intention was to go all the way to Suicide Cliff (which is accessed through Kowloon Peak), we ended up taking quite a long way that left us wanting to save that for a…
Quarry Bay Hikes
This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of being invited to a nice morning hike by my friend Erin (shoutout to those in our lives who are awesome at bringing groups of people together). At 10 AM, a group of seven girls met up at the MTR station in Quarry Bay to make our way…
Lion Rock on a Cloudy Day
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big fan of hiking. So for my second hike of Hong Kong, I decided to take on Lion Rock. I was initially planning to go on my own, but was luckily enough to have a friend join me last minute! I believe there are plenty of benefits to hiking…
Hiking the Dragon’s Back
One thing that is clear to anyone who’s ever took a trip to Hong Kong is how it is a hustling, bustling metropolis center. I wondered about how this change in my life would feel once I began getting settled. What would a concrete jungle do to my mental health? Fortunately, only good things so…
3 Reasons Why I Love Kombucha
Chances are you’ve heard about the craze around kombucha. If you haven’t? You’re in for a treat! Kombucha is a fermented tea drink made by a culture of bacteria and yeast (also known as a SCOBY) that is slightly alcoholic and sweetened. If that sounds a little gross, don’t worry. It’s not, and there are…
4 Reasons Why I Love Pilates
I have been practicing pilates regularly for several years now, but it is only recently that I have been truly active in the exercises and community. For me, pilates started as an easy way to stay active and fit during college. Then I quickly learned that it helps with scoliosis (which I have) as well…
5 Goals I’m Pursuing for My Mornings
I’m going to cut to the chase: I am NOT a morning person. Never have been. Nothing was more painful than hearing my 7 A.M alarm go off everyday for school during my childhood. And as an adult, it’s only gotten mildly easier. So, now in my twenty-sixth year of my life, I am inspired…
The 12 Books I Read in 2017
One of my New Year’s resolutions going into 2017 was to read one book per month. And, unlike most of my resolutions, I actually completed this one! Here are 12 great books I read and would recommend for you to ring in the New Year. January: The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo I’m an Amy…
That Halloween Feeling
Happy Friday all! I am so excited for this weekend and the weekend after that…because it’s Halloween time! I’ve got almost all of the touches to my costume, and I’m planning to do the final work on it (supergluing) this weekend. Then next weekend it’s all about showing off my work with friends and having…
On believing in magic
I first realized I wanted to be an author at the age of three. I would steal piles and piles of computer paper from my dad’s office, scribble stories and pictures on each page, and staple them together into little “books”. I have no clue where any of those stories are today, but I’m…
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