The girl's guide to everything Hong Kong
Macau evokes an image of boys’ trips, gambling and returning home poorer than intended. What this stereotype doesn’t take into account is the sheer luxury on offer and thus its suitability for a girlie indulgence trip. Fellow Sassy blogger Ale … read more
We all know that life in Hong Kong operates at one speed – fast! The intensity and vibrancy that we all love about the city does start to take its toll; running down cobbled hills in our high heels from an intense work day… then straight to … read more
My husband (we will call him P.) thought I was insane when I first brought up the idea of a staycation a few years ago. He deemed it ridiculous, a waste of money and absolutely no fun to holiday in your own town. I knew deep down he would come … read more
Hong Kong’s mantra? “Work Hard. Play Hard”. The result? A city filled with professionals burning the candle at both ends. Conversation often centres around the need to detox – a word people associate with starvation inducing fast periods. To … read more
Asia was born with good holiday genes, with thousands of islands encircled by white sand beaches rolling into tropical seas and a multitude of hotels all desperate to capitalise on these natural assets. However, such a wealth of choice often means … read more
Although I adore the Hong Kong lifestyle and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, it can get a little tiresome. Recently I have been on the go, non-stop, never taking a moment to breathe or give myself a chance to relax. This obviously meant that the … read more
After living in this city for nearly five years, I thought I knew it all. I knew the quick weekend getaway spots, the restaurants to bring out of town guests, and where the best places to be pampered were. Well, it seems that my knowledge was lacking … read more
Not only did Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert inspire my journey to Hong Kong, it has also been the guide to how I’ve tried to live my life while here. I’ve taken many of Gilbert’s words and experiences to heart and set my own path to … read more
Easter’s barely behind us but we’re already plotting our next getaway! With Labour Day falling on a Tuesday this year, it’s oh so tempting to take the Monday off and make it a long weekend. Boutique hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith suggest four … read more
Since when did the word holiday come to be associated with going abroad? To me a holiday encapsulates certain key things; quality time with the husband, cheeky cocktails, indulgent meals, and most importantly, the feeling of being utterly pampered. … read more
