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This is a bit of a later post, but it's never too early to start planning for Lunar New Year. This year was little bean's second Lunar New Year since she was born, but it was the first one she was fully able to enjoy. From fireworks to dragons everywhere, she was in awe of the way her home city of Hong Kong lit up for the most special day of the year. What made it even more special was getting to spend Lunar New Year at the one and only Four Seasons Place, giving us a prime view of the first Lunar New Year fireworks display in Hong Kong in 5 years. 
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July 6, 2024
Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Family Staycation at Four Seasons Place

Summer travel season is upon us, and aside from planning our favorite vacation looks and making sure to pack sandals, beach bags, and sunscreen, sometimes we can find ourselves a bit at a loss on what to wear for our flights. I went from not flying for almost 3 years to flying 20 times last year. At first, it felt like I had forgotten what to wear on the plane! But something that I did remember was that I like to be extremely comfortable on a flight, no matter if it's under an hour or over 13 hours. I am not someone who can ever wear jeans on an airplane; I just personally find them uncomfortable when I'm flying. I'm definitely a leggings or sweatpants kind of girl.
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May 11, 2024
Style

Casual Airport Style

I don't know about you, but when I travel to Japan my main mission is to eat as much as I can. There's a plethora of options of food to try in Sapporo, from a restaurant devoted entirely to crab, to fluffy pancakes, to divine ramen at the airport, I recommend bringing your appetite (and some comfortable leggings!). I can't even narrow it down to a favorite spot, because each place we visited was so different from the other. There's sushi, teppanyaki, and Hokkaido milk ice cream, of course. There are hidden gems throughout the busy streets and there are ones with spectacular, romantic views.
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May 10, 2024
Japan
Japan

Where To Eat in Sapporo

For my birthday trip, I decided to go all-out and find some of the best spots to try some local Japanese food. Not just sushi or ice cream, but also delicious snacks and ramen, of course. We only had two days, so we were not going to get to eat at all the places I researched and put on my list. Just a bit of a heads up, especially if you're considering visiting Otaru in wintertime, due to its close proximity to popular ski resorts, some restaurants can book out weeks in advance. If you are planning on visiting Otaru at that time, it's best to book early to guarantee yourself a spot. Below I will share at which spots you will need a reservation and which spots are walk-in only.
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May 9, 2024
Japan
Japan

5 Food Spots To Try in Otaru

I know the Christmas season has quickly come and gone once again, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about next year’s holiday travel plans, right? This year, the beau and I got to finally visit Macau together in the lead up to Christmas. Macau had been on my list pretty much as soon as I first visited Hong Kong, but with the pandemic that was impossible until earlier this year after both Macau and Hong Kong reopened their borders. Christmas is a magical time to visit Macau, so we figured this was the perfect time for my first visit. The special administrative region is decked out from head to toe in Christmas decor, and you can hear Christmas music as you walk down the street especially in Cotai.
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December 30, 2023
Macau SAR
Macau

Christmas in Macau // Wynn Palace

When we made the choice to return to Cambodia with baby bean, there were two "must do's" on our itinerary - a visit to the royal palace and a visit to at least one temple. We were only there for a couple of days, so we wanted to make sure we had enough time to see some of the sights we wanted to. Both the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom Temple were only either a 10 minute walk or 10 minute remork ride from our hotel Rosewood Phnom Penh, which made them ideal to visit with a 9-month old baby. 
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August 29, 2023
Cambodia
Cambodia

Temples and Palaces in Phnom Penh

I first visited Cambodia in September 2019, when the beau and I took an adventurous trip to Siem Reap at the beginning of our relationship. We got to visit temples, dine off the grid, and explore a new city and country for us both. I felt a special connection to Cambodia. I’m not sure if it was through the delicious Khmer cuisine or the impressive art, but I kept telling the beau that once travel reopened, I was hoping to return to Cambodia as soon as possible. Not only did we finally get to make that daydream come true, but we got to bring along our special VIP – our darling bean.
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August 28, 2023
Cambodia
Cambodia

Family Escape to Rosewood Phnom Penh

Even though this was my second time in Taipei, there was still so much to explore that I had not been able to on my first visit back in 2019. I was eager to see Taipei streets, parks, hiking trails, and of course get my hands on some traditional Taiwanese food such as beef noodles and xiao long bao. Taipei is a very large city and has so much to offer in terms of culture and tourism. In 2019, I had the opportunity to see the National Palace Museum and the National Theater, so I was excited to see what else there was to explore in Taipei. 
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June 24, 2023
Taiwan
Taiwan

Exploring Taipei

Taipei is an easy destination for us with it being only an hour flight from Hong Kong. I felt this was the  perfect opportunity to kick off our summer travels as well as introduce the bean to flying and international travel. For our first family vacation, Taipei proved to be an excellent starting point. Not only was it wonderful getting to visit the city again, it was great getting to explore new sites as well. Even with three days in Taipei, we still didn't get to see and do everything we wanted to because there's just so much to explore.
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June 23, 2023
Taiwan
taipei

A Few Days in Taipei // Shangri-La Far Eastern

it should come as little to no surprise that when I was invited to Rosewood Hong Kong's Asaya Wellness for a little new mom treatment, I was strongly encouraged to take a little break and focus on me and my self care. Asaya Wellness recently partnered with Restoring Mums, offering new moms their famous slimum®️ treatment. Designed to help mom's new post-baby body adjust to physical, mental, and emotional changes, slimum®️ for Asaya treatment is the perfect package for new moms looking for a little pampering time that also benefits their health.
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March 2, 2023
Travel
Hong Kong

Asaya and Restoring Mums // Rosewood Hong Kong

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