Destinations
Bite-sized chunks of slow, languid exploration
Sipping Tradition: A Complete Guide to Herbal Teas in Hong Kong
Step off the city’s busy streets into a world of herbal tea, where ancient remedies stand the test of time. Here’s my roundup of the city’s most iconic brews.
small MUJI: Enjoying Everyday Items
In the miniature world of Tatsuya Tanaka, your favourite MUJI products are transformed into Hong Kong’s skyline and street life.
Akari by Isamu Noguchi: Where Light Softens Concrete
Step into M+’s Found Space, where an enduring collection of glowing lanterns transforms the brutalist space into a sanctuary of light.
There’s More to the Mid-Autumn Festival than just Mooncakes
Join me in celebrating gratitude and togetherness with the city’s best traditions under the magic of a full moon.
Spinning Around by Sophia Taillet: Mirrors, Movement, and Mesmerising Stillness
Minimalist yet interactive, the outdoor installation unfolds quiet magic between stone walls and an endless sky.
Wolfgang Tillmans: A Coda for Centre Pompidou in Paris
Nothing could have prepared us – Everything could have prepared us is a visual and emotional sprawl, a reminder of the paradoxes that define our times.
Checking Into Else Retreats: A City Escape Rooted in Culture and Calm
A heritage hotel where history, design, and local culture intertwine to create a mindful hospitality experience in the heart of Chinatown.
Clinamen by Céleste Boursier-Mougenot: Parisian Reverie in Motion
A dreamy symphony of movement and chance under the historic dome of Paris’ Bourse de Commerce.
Checking Into Hotel Rakuragu: The Award-Winning Design Hotel in Nihombashi
Bored with the standard Japanese fare of compact hotels? Check out Rakuragu’s oasis of calm, where design meets comfort in the commercial quarter of Tokyo.
Sony Park Exhibition 2025: A New Rhythm in the Heart of Ginza
One new Ginza landmark and six immersive installations in collaboration with some of the hottest Asian artists around.
Artizon Museum: Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Jean Arp, Hazama Inosuke, and More
The former Bridgestone Museum of Art in the Kyobashi district of Tokyo, now reimagined as a modern beacon fostering creativity and cultural exchange.
IKEA Hong Kong: 50 Years of Togetherness
Hej! Discover a time capsule of blue-and-yellow magic that celebrates IKEA’s half-century journey in the Hong Kong community. (Limited-edition meatball not guaranteed)
The Complete Guide to Karuizawa: Meiji Era’s Resort Town
Ski haven in winter, lush hills in summer. Beyond its outdoor pursuits, Karuizawa beckons those seeking an escape just an hour away from Tokyo.
There are Worse Places than Japan to be Stuck in a Snowstorm
What do you do when an unexpected snowstorm hits in the middle of March?
Checking Into BEB5 Karuizawa: A Cosy Retreat in Winter Wonderland
Welcome to winter wonderland, complete with bonfires, a natural hot spring and an ice rink in the forest. It’s the perfect weekend getaway from Tokyo.
Ryuichi Sakamoto: seeing sound, hearing time
A sensational exhibition of large-scale installations offer a glimpse into the prolific Japanese artist’s career of music and creativity.
The Complete Guide to Hiroshima: The Resilient City of Peace
The city blends history and natural beauty in its transformation from a site of tragedy into a vibrant symbol of peace and resilience.
A Complete Guide to Auspicious Foods for Chinese New Year
From snacks to main dishes and desserts, here’s a roundup of the auspicious foods you need to know about and my favourite spots to find them in town.
Decoding Chinese New Year Traditions in Hong Kong
Chinese New Year is an exciting but equally frazzling time for people outside the culture. Here’s a complete breakdown of what people do before and during the first month of the festival.
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