When I left Hong Kong in August 2013, I really didn’t think I’d be back anytime soon. I was headed back to home after attending a few years of high…
Category: Travel
The saying goes: When in Rome, do as Romans do. You know, to blend in when you’re in a new, unfamiliar place. But is it really that simple? When I…
Well that was quick. After two months, I’m already a little over halfway into my work term at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. I arrived in the…
Hong Kong Airlines (HX) was founded as CR Airways in 2001, before converting to its current brand five years later under new ownership. Up until recently, it has been a…
British Columbia is full of beautiful places, and Harrison Hot Springs is no exception. As one of the closer resort communities near the populous Metro Vancouver, the town of 1500…
From its skyscraping Douglas Firs to snowcapped peaks, the Pacific Northwest is truly a special place. However, even within the region, each city has its own distinct cultural vibe. Last…
Sitting next to Okanagan Lake in BC’s southern interior, Kelowna has a population of just under 195 000. Originally inhabited by the Indigenous Syilx people, Charles Pandosy became the first…
A few weeks ago, I went to Mexico for the first time in my life. Leaving on April 16 and coming back on the 23rd, I spent 8 days in…
It was the backup plan- the second choice, especially since we’ve already been there. This trip was supposed to be a disappointment. But it wasn’t. Yes, we originally planned a…
After early-morning dimsum, we started heading down to the States. For some reason, we chose to go down Steveston Highway to get on the 99, which lead us into lots…