Whether you’re a celiac or just intolerant to gluten, travelling can bring on a whole load of anxiety about eating the wrong foods. This especially used to be the case in Hong Kong where gluten reigns supreme and understanding of intolerances lacked. But times are changing, and in the years I have lived in Hong Kong a modern, developed gluten free scene has developed making it wonderfully easy to … [Read more...]
Four Seasons of splendour in Hong Kong
Travel reviews are supposed to be inspiring and evocative… as opposed to just plain smug! But there is something about a stay at the world renowned Four Seasons' hotels that makes one a truly annoying and overly hate-able person. On the whole, I would always choose independent or boutique hotels rather than larger chains. But if I had to do a chain, it would always, always be the Four Seasons. … [Read more...]
Ultimate Style in Hong Kong: The Upper House
Hong Kong isn't short of luxury hotel options. But with its colonial links and high percentage of business travellers, some of these luxury offerings can seem a bit, well, predictable. There is however, a game changer in Hong Kong. A hotel so architecturally cool, so stylish and so impossibly trendy that it even has its own signature scent that will have you hooked at the first … [Read more...]
Iconic Luxury at the Intercontinental Hong Kong
In a city of looming skyscrapers and vertical one-up-man-ship, The Intercontinental stands firm and strong in its prime harbour side spot. Built when Kai Tak airport meant height restrictions reigned supreme, its eye-catching low-rise style has Feng Shui principles permeating its every corner. As the city has sprawled and grown around it, The Intercon has remained a stalwart of indulgent luxury; … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Hong Kong
Hong Kong may be small but it’s immense in its sheer overwhelming magnitude of things to see. Unlike other well heeled tourist cities, uncovering HK’s hidden secrets is a little bit more tricky with most visitors failing to see the real strength of the city beyond the well trodden tourist traps. Having lived here for three years and played host to countless visitors, this is my quick glance guide … [Read more...]