Sham Shui Po--The First Day Of CNY 2021

First day of the Chinese New Year is very different if compared to the first day of the calendar year, as celebrated in the Philippines.In here, the shops are closed on the 1st day of CNY. The market, the bakery, even the malls are closed! Add in that, the pandemic and you won't have a reason to go out. A shame really, cause it's a holiday.Good...

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Happy Chinese New Year, Year Of Metal Ox

Chinese New Year 2021 or the Spring Festival falls on February 12, with this year as the year of the Metal Ox.This is the first time that we would be in Hong Kong for the Chinese New Year. It's supposed to be the biggest festival in all of China, but with the pandemic, everything is muted.Festivities and public celebrations are cancelled...

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Tea Madam?

I'm a coffee girl; and a cola girl. I don't go buying milk tea back in the Philippines, even if it's the craze back then. Not because I don't like the taste, although I find it too sweet and honestly? Expensive!People here love tea! Whether it's a herbal tea, milk tea or iced lemon tea. Each meal is commonly paired with tea.After coming here,...

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Lego Place at Langham Mall, Kowloon HK

Are you or your kid a Lego fan? Coming to Hong Kong? Why not visit the Lego Center at Langham Place Shopping Mall at Kowloon, Hong Kong. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @mypinayhklife The store is at the 12th floor of the mall and offers the latest Lego figures and sets.  They even have hard to find...

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Opening A Bank Account in Hong Kong - HSBC One

Saving is always a good exercise, and with that a bank account. There are plenty of big banks here in Hong Kong. HSBC, Standard Charter, Citibank and Bank of China are some of the biggest bank here.I opted to open an account with HSBC to have access to their 12-in-1 currency and investment account, called HSBC One. Imagine, only one account,...

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Welcome To HK -- Welcome Me!

Kowloon Peak JumpshotI guess by now, I can be considered a prolific blogger.  I find something interesting, I get lost in it and I create a blog.  Mainly to document my thoughts and share my experiences. A live journal of some sorts or maybe I just like to talk in my head.  But I'm also the type of person who gets so lost into...

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