Macau Archives – Kate Was Here

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Is Fisherman’s Wharf Macau Losing Luster?

January 12, 2012July 24, 2020 Kate2Tagged amusement park, China, Fisherman's Wharf, Macau

It was the first stop of my family’s Macau group tour on December 30, so naturally I expected it to be one of the best spots to welcome tourists to this Chinese region. But it was 11 a.m. and none of the attractions or restaurants was open, except for the food carts outside the entrance, […]

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Hello Kitty For Grownups

January 5, 2012July 24, 2020 Kate0Tagged Asia, China, Hello Kitty, KiLaRa, Macau, Sanrio, souvenirs, stationery

Sanrio was a huge part of my childhood. At least once a week after school, I would visit Gift Gate, a chain of stores in the Philippines that carries Sanrio products. I would spend hours there, just browsing through hordes of Hello Kitty, Kero Keroppi, and Little Twin Stars items. I would purchase my regular […]