One of the surprising things about Hong Kong is how interesting some of the parks are. I’ve mentioned Kowloon Walled City Park before, but it never ceases to amaze me when I go to the park how much of an incredibly seedy and disturbing history it once had. Yet now, it is a paradise full … Continue reading
Once upon a time in 2008, Bethany met Stitch for the first time at Hong Kong Disneyland … He doesn’t come out often these days for photos, however yesterday (over 5 years later) we were in luck … Isn’t it funny how some things (ie my sprogs) change, and some things … well at least … Continue reading
I’ve talked about cake decorating supply shops around Hong Kong Island in the past and as it seems to be one of my frequently hit posts I thought it might be time to add another store to the list. TwinsCo and I Love Cake are still going strong and still worth the visit for your … Continue reading
Recently I have had a few people ask me what we are going to do when Shanghai Disney Resort opens. This question is often followed by the comment “Hong Kong Disneyland will have to close because it won’t have visitors anymore.”. I’m a little shocked by the totalitarian view that this region of Asia can … Continue reading
The bike and the car, so different they be The rich and the poor, juxtaposed on the street Shiny and modern, the car screams of money Drab, worn and black, the bike just looks funny The car is a trinket, an object, success The bike is a worker, a tool, nothing less And yet, side … Continue reading
There has been a lot of news recently on the plight of helpers in Hong Kong. It is full of doom and gloom and highlights the truly gruesome side of life for some domestic helpers working here. Maid, 28, falls to her death from 27th floor flat while cleaning windows Helper in critical condition after … Continue reading
Ah the Hong Kong Science Museum. Possibly one of my sprogs favourite places to venture in Tsim Sha Tsui. I’ve talked about it before, and I’m going to mention it again as it currently has a Dinosaur exhibition running until April. Who doesn’t LOVE dinosaurs. They inspire and intrigue us. They make us question life, … Continue reading
Since moving to Hong Kong I have become more and more involved in charity. One charity that I am particularly passionate about is called Box of Hope. It only runs in the lead up to Christmas, however it has a regional impact on children around South-East Asia. As much as I believe in the cause … Continue reading
BB Guns. They’re a popular toy and a serious ‘sport’ here in Hong Kong and one that, despite not being REAL guns freak me out. Coming from a nation where owning a gun is incredibly rare unless you are a farmer or hunter the whole idea of guns puts me a little on edge, especially … Continue reading
Before moving to Hong Kong when I thought of Spring Onion (also known as green onion or shallot in various parts of the world) it was normally as a part of a salad or addition to a sauce. Nowadays it is the main ingredient in one of my favourite Shanghainese snack foods in Hong Kong. … Continue reading
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