Canadian Expat Mom

China

Spas of the World: I-Spa at The Intercontinental Hotel, Hong Kong
Spas of the World: I-Spa at The Intercontinental Hotel, Hong Kong

Spas of the World: I-Spa at The Intercontinental Hotel, Hong Kong

Space is at premium in Hong Kong.  There are a lot of people and sometimes because of this, personal space can be compromised when you’re in busy areas of the city.  Now picture being in that busy, overcrowded area and…

Spas of the World: The Oriental Spa, Hong Kong
Spas of the World: The Oriental Spa, Hong Kong

Spas of the World: The Oriental Spa, Hong Kong

Have you ever noticed that a smell can bring you back to a place that you may have never otherwise thought of.  The smell of butter and onions cooking immediately transports me to my Ukrainian grandmother’s kitchen, if I close…

Exploring Cheung Chau Island: Backcountry Hong Kong
Exploring Cheung Chau Island: Backcountry Hong Kong

Exploring Cheung Chau Island: Backcountry Hong Kong

Traveling with kids can be a trade off.  It’s not the first time I’ve said this.  Traveling as a family means that you still get to see the world, and you get to make wonderful memories together, but the sacrifice…

A Luxury Hotel With Kids… It’s Possible
A Luxury Hotel With Kids… It’s Possible

A Luxury Hotel With Kids… It’s Possible

Everyone loves the feeling of walking into a hotel that oozes luxury.  What we don’t love, is feeling uncomfortable because we’re not sure if we’re welcome with our tiny travelers in tow. I’ve recently found out that you don’t have…

Spas of the World: The Ritz Carlton Spa, Hong Kong- Searching for the Fountain of Youth on the 116th Floor
Spas of the World: The Ritz Carlton Spa, Hong Kong- Searching for the Fountain of Youth on the 116th Floor

Spas of the World: The Ritz Carlton Spa, Hong Kong- Searching for the Fountain of Youth on the 116th Floor

I distinctly remember asking my Mom if I could start wearing make-up when I was in junior high school.  She obliged, under the condition that I would apply moisturizer first.  And so began the morning and evening ritual of moisturizing…