Tag: Hong Kong
Last-Minute Egg Tarts at Hong Kong International Airport
So it’s your last day in Hong Kong, and you forgot to buy egg tarts as pasalubong (that little something you bring back home from your travels) for your loved ones or yourself. The Hong Kong-style egg tart often tops tourists’ itinerary and souvenir lists. It’s a pastry with a flaky outer crust filled with […]
This HK “Supermarket” Sells Quirky Bags, Not Food
My social media algorithm led me to the reels of this “supermarket” in Hong Kong, where instead of actual food, you’ll find a whimsical selection of bags, purses, and pouches designed like everyday grocery items, such as fruits, vegetables, canned goods, and snacks. Toca Loca (the Spanish word for playful) is a lifestyle brand that […]
Last Chance to Catch The Pixar Summer Fest in HK Disneyland
If you’re a fan of Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Up, Inside-Out, Brave, and other Pixar animations, this is your sign to add Disneyland to your HK itinerary. Around the world, each Disneyland theme park offers seasonal shows and events. In Hong Kong, summer is about to end, so it’s your last chance to catch their […]
2026 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races: Fancy Dress Competition
Esquire Philippines recently sent me to cover the 2026 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races. It officially ran on the weekend of June 27-28, 2026 at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. One of my top highlights was the Fancy Dress Competition, where 18 teams paraded and raced in playful costumes and colorful attire. […]
The Real Taste of Hong Kong is in the Streets
I’ve trekked with two types of travelers: 1) the one who prefers to dine in clean and sanitized places, carefully avoiding grade C and below restaurants and 2) the cowboy who doesn’t mind braving underground spots and eating street food as locals do. I prefer traveling with the latter. That old saying, “When in Rome…” […]
Quirk of the Month: Edible Mickeys
Call it the power of marketing. Just place a popular logo, brand or character on any ordinary consumer item and its selling power increases tenfold. When my family and I spent New Year’s Eve in Disneyland Hong Kong, my sister and I fell for the overpriced Mickey treats—hook, line and sinker. I know it’s just […]