Is traveling to China with a toddler hard? Yes. But not for the reason you think. It was hard because traveling to China is hard. It highlighted our dependence on internet access at all times (even with a VPN access to our usual sources of info–like Google Maps–was spotty). We don’t have a Chinese bank […]
Category: Asia
Alice’s Tea House: Beijing, China
Although living in London solidified tea’s prominent place in my life, my love affair with tea actually began during our time in Singapore. And I didn’t start with an English cuppa, but Chinese tea. So, I couldn’t wait to visit the Middle Kingdom and literally try all of the tea in China. I was even […]
Tea at The Peninsula Hong Kong: Afternoon Tea with Hello Kitty
During my first visit to Hong Kong nine years ago, I walked longingly past the Peninsula Hotel dreaming of the day when I’d have the chance to sit in the lobby and sip on a cup of tea and eat delicate little sandwiches and pastries. This visit to Hong Kong, my dream came true! Unbeknownst […]
Dim Sum Diaries: YUM CHA Hong Kong Central
Dim Sum literally means “touch the heart”. And Yum Cha literally means “drink tea.” Put them together and what do you get? A delectable assortment of parcels of deliciousness comprised of assorted buns, rolls, dumplings all washed down with a piping hot teapot full of the Chinese drink of choice. Add some cute photogenic little […]
Tea at the Taj: Afternoon Tea at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, India
Afternoon tea at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai has been on my bucket list since I fell in love with afternoon tea during my stint as a Londoner. Tea is served in the Sea Lounge with a view of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India. Does it get any more dreamy? This […]