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Spending a week in Thailand called for easy dresses, flowing pants, and a couple of sunglasses thanks to the gorgeous sun. With my home for the week being the Andaz One Bangkok, and it being primarily facing west towards the golden daily sunsets, I chose hues that complimented this with shades of orange, pink, and yellow. I always love matching with a destination, and Bangkok has always been a wonderful city to express myself through dreamy fashion.

May 7, 2026

Style

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Everything I Wore in Bangkok

Flash. Lights. Sparkle.. Shanghai’s skyline is one of the most iconic city skylines in the world, with skyscrapers dominating your view across the horizon. At night, this view comes alive as the riverfront lights up in numerous colors for dazzling light shows that serenade the city until the clock strikes 11. Think red, blue, yellow - rain or shine, Shanghai comes alive at night. While most tourists flock to The Bund for the perfect view of the city’s skyline, we decided to stay inside the view itself at Pudong Shangri-La.

May 5, 2026

Shanghai

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Relaxing Within The Skyline // Pudong Shangri-La

Hangzhou has been on my bucket list for over 8 years, since I first heard about the historical West Lake. As soon as our plane landed in Hangzhou, I instantly felt like I had been here before and yet I had never physically been here. There was something familiar about Hangzhou from the moment we arrived. Was it the dreamy clouds? The soft mist? The picturesque lake that is renowned for so many romantic poems and literary works that span centuries? It almost felt like I had been here before in my dreams. It didn’t feel like a strange place to me, and when we arrived at our hotel - the Silk Lakehouse - it felt like coming home.

April 17, 2026

Hangzhou

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Lakeside Retreat // The Silk Lakehouse Hangzhou

Imagine a place that feels too much like a dream to actually be reality. Picture a large, dreamy lake set amongst the greenest hills and tall forested mountains. Now envision those mountains draped in low-laying clouds that seem too thin to be clouds. A gentle, misty rain falls on the long, long lines of tea leaves. The trees are still bare after the winter season, but there are pops of white flowers and the beginning of cherry blossoms slowly announcing their arrival. Pagodas and temples tower over the lake, as small boats quietly make their way through the water. Time has seemingly stood still, because this isn’t real life. This is a dream, right?

April 16, 2026

Hangzhou

Why You Need to Visit West Lake in Hangzhou

Shanghai had always been very high on my wish list since I moved to Hong Kong in 2019. There are many similarities between Shanghai and Hong Kong, with the most notable being how the city preserves and highlights its history while not shying away from giving us a glimpse into the future. Skyscrapers tower over centuries-old temples and food stalls that go back generations. The city is essentially influencing you with fashion trends and yet is also encouraging you to step into history with costumes from some of China's most famous dynasties.

April 15, 2026

Shanghai

Snapshots from Shanghai

The busy streets of Shanghai zip past us in our hotel car as we make our way between history and modernity to get to our destination. Tucked behind the busy main roads in the vibrant Jing’an district, we have come to our private oasis inside the largest city in China. Past the welcoming bamboo, we have found ourselves at our home for a few nights - our family sanctuary at Upper House Shanghai.

April 10, 2026

China

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Family Sanctuary in Shanghai // Upper House

In between naps and watching my show, I couldn't stop admiring the view all around us. The road between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh is long, but for someone who is used to the insanity and absurdity of multi-lane California freeways, the mostly two-lane smooth road through rice paddies, picturesque villages, and the occasional water buffalo was incredibly peaceful even with the occasional passing of some Vespas zipping through. After six hours, a few bathroom breaks, and some coffee stops, I could see the fast-growing skyline of downtown Phnom Penh emerge on the horizon. A few years ago, there were not as many skyscrapers as there are now. I can't help but smile seeing the growth of Phnom Penh each time I return. Just a few minutes after crossing the Mekong River, we pulled into our next home for the upcoming few days - Raffles Hotel Le Royal.

January 20, 2026

Cambodia

Cambodia

A Tale of Two Cities // Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh

There are some places that just really touch your heart, a place that makes you stop and wonder so much more about the world, and makes you feel truly alive. The memories of the warm sun linger on my skin along with the sensation of refreshing, cooling raindrops. The scents of incense, lemongrass, and jasmine linger around my nose. The taste of coconut, tamarind, and chili linger on my tongue. The sound of percussions, flutes, and fiddles playing traditional Khmer music echo softly in my ears. The smiles of the people eager to welcome me back every single time remain permanent in my mind. Cambodia is one of those places for that essentially speaks to my soul.

January 12, 2026

Cambodia

Cambodia

A Tale of Two Cities // Raffles Grand Hotel d Angkor Siem Reap

When it comes to a place that our family loves to unwind, immerse ourselves in culture, and meet new people, we always think of Cambodia. Cambodia holds a very special place in our hearts, so when we decided to return to a place that feels like home to us, we chose to return to Phnom Penh - specifically the Rosewood Phnom Penh - two years after our first visit. Our Rosewood family welcomed us back with open arms, especially little bean, who was only 9-months old at the time of our first visit in 2023. Now a thriving toddler, we were excited to spend the week back in Phnom Penh with her at the Rosewood.

December 6, 2025

Cambodia

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Family Luxury // Rosewood Phnom Penh

No more gatekeeping - it's time for me to share my secrets to my latest skin care routine! I'm 35 - nestled right in that in-between part between 30 and 40. My skin care has definitely changed to reflect my new desires for my skin, mostly with brightening and anti-aging. As someone who has never had Botox, injections, or fillers, I am finding other ways to try to stall the inevitable aging process. This is not meant to shame those who have gotten Botox or fillers. There's nothing wrong with getting Botox. Everyone is different, and everyone's desires and preferences are different. I'm personally not comfortable with the idea of Botox on myself, but I am also not ready to welcome too many fine lines just yet. There's also nothing wrong with having lines - it's something that will naturally happen to our skin - but I am sharing my best skin care for mid 30's to delay some of it.

October 6, 2025

Beauty

The Best Skin Care For Mid 30s

Stepping into the Mandarin Oriental Macau felt like stepping into a sophisticated yet extremely comfortable home. We had been graciously invited to the hotel for a few nights to celebrate the hotel's 15th birthday, and while the hotel was the star of the show for the weekend, we were all made to feel like very special VIPs. The hotel, part of One Central, calls home inside a stunning glass building that reveals the Macau waterfront in its reflections. There's no such thing as a bad view at the Mandarin Oriental Macau.

September 18, 2025

Macau SAR

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Refined Luxury // Mandarin Oriental Macau

Evenings in Macau are such a lively, vibrant time. During the day, it's easy to find yourself purposefully getting lost amongst the streets munching on egg tarts as you explore the city's many cultural and historical sites, but at night is when Macau really comes alive. Of course there are amazing casinos and there's a plethora of restaurants to choose from, but we were lucky in getting to indulge in a romantic Portuguese experience in the heart of St. Lazarus Quarter that pays homage to part of the city's history with its cobblestone streets, Portuguese architecture, and winding alleyways.

September 17, 2025

Macau SAR

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A Portuguese Night in Macau // St Lazarus Quarter