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How to get the most out of your London holiday
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Practicing gratitude during the COVID-19 lockdown | my top 10 list
Expat Life, London
Practicing gratitude during the COVID-19 lockdown | my top 10 list
Expat Life, London
Expat Life, London
Six months in Hong Kong
Six months in Hong Kong

What I’ve learned after six months of living in Hong Kong.

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Expat LifeLauren MacBrideApril 24, 2017Expat, Hong Kong, Lately, Life, Six months Comments
One day in Macau
One day in Macau

Spending the day in Macau.

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TravelLauren MacBrideMarch 14, 2017Activities, Egg Tarts, House of Dancing Water, Macau, One DayComment
10 day travel guide to all things Hong Kong | part 2
10 day travel guide to all things Hong Kong | part 2

This week I’m bringing you part two of my 10-day travel guide to all things Hong Kong.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideMarch 6, 2017Causeway Bay, Guide, Happy Valley, High Tea, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Travel, TSTComment
10 day travel guide to all things Hong Kong | part 1
10 day travel guide to all things Hong Kong | part 1

Your 10-day guide to all things Hong Kong.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideFebruary 27, 2017Guide, Hong Kong, Part one, Travel Comment
Tips for hosting overseas guests
Tips for hosting overseas guests

My top tips for hosting guests in your home.

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TravelLauren MacBrideFebruary 22, 2017guests, Hong Kong, Host, Hosting, Overseas, Tips, Travel, visitors Comments
Tai O fishing village: A peaceful retreat by the sea
Tai O fishing village: A peaceful retreat by the sea

If you’re searching for something to do outside of the city, check out Tai O. A fishing village on Lantau island.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideFebruary 7, 2017Fishing, Fishing Village, Lantau Island, Seafood, Tai O, TankaComment
Chinese New Year superstitions and rituals
Chinese New Year superstitions and rituals

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! This weekend, Hong Kongers like myself welcomed the incoming year of the rooster.

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Customs & CultureLauren MacBrideFebruary 1, 2017Celebrations, Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, red packets, Rituals, Superstitions, To home with loveComment
Preparing red packets for Chinese New Year | 10 do's and don'ts
Preparing red packets for Chinese New Year | 10 do's and don'ts

Preparing Red Packets for Chinese New Year.

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Customs & CultureLauren MacBrideJanuary 23, 2017Cantonese, Chinese, Chinese New Year, customs, lei see, new year, packet, red packets, traditionsComment
The ladies market + my poor haggling skills
The ladies market + my poor haggling skills

The ladies market is where one can find unique local gifts related to Chinese and Buddhist culture, as well as completely random items like sunglasses, purses, electronics, shoes and clothing.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideJanuary 18, 2017District, Hong Kong, Kowloon Peninsula, Ladies Market, Markets, Mong Kok, ShoppingComment
The Peninsula Hotel | high tea edition
The Peninsula Hotel | high tea edition

A peek inside the high tea experience at the Peninsula Hotel.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideJanuary 12, 2017Afternoon Tea, High Tea, Hong Kong, Peninsula Hotel, Scones, TeaComment
Hiking the Dragon’s Back
Hiking the Dragon’s Back

One of Hong Kongs easier hikes, you’ll see sights of the coastline and a couple offshore islands spotted in the distance.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideJanuary 7, 2017Dragon's Back, Hike, Hiking, Hong Kong, Shek O Village Comments
New year + resolutions
New year + resolutions

Here’s to new beginnings in 2017.

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Expat LifeLauren MacBrideJanuary 4, 20172017, dessert, dinner, fireworks, Food, InterContinental hotel, New Years, Resolutions, to home with love blog Comments
Reflections on 2016
Reflections on 2016

Reflecting on some of my more memorable moments from 2016.

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Expat LifeLauren MacBrideDecember 29, 20162015, 2016, Bali, bocce, Diner En Blanc, Disney, Half Marathon, Hong Kong, Marathon, Reflections, RunDisney, To home with love, Walt Disney World Comments
Merry freaking Christmas
Merry freaking Christmas

Our first Hong Kong Christmas.

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Expat LifeLauren MacBrideDecember 20, 2016Ballet, Christmas, Disneyland, Festive, Holiday, Hong Kong, Nutcracker, Peninsula Hotel, Season Comment
Putting out fires
Putting out fires

A busy first week at the new apartment. Oh, and just a small fire.

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Expat LifeLauren MacBrideDecember 9, 2016Adapter, Bagels, Boxes, Breakfast, Converter, Fire, Moving Comment
One crazy week | home on Bowen road
One crazy week | home on Bowen road

Official residents on Bowen Road, Mid-levels, Hong Kong.

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Expat LifeLauren MacBrideDecember 2, 2016Apartment, Bowen, Bowen Road, Crazy, Hong Kong, Mid-levels, Moving, Sai Ying Pun, Week Comments
Afternoon tea at Cafe Grey Deluxe
Afternoon tea at Cafe Grey Deluxe

My first high tea experience at Cafe Grey.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideNovember 21, 2016Afternoon, Cafe Grey Deluxe, Marriott Hotel, Sandwiches, Scones, Tea, Upper HouseComment
The hair chronicles: Being blonde in Hong Kong
The hair chronicles: Being blonde in Hong Kong

On being blonde in Hong Kong.

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Expat Life, Hong KongLauren MacBrideNovember 16, 2016balayage, Blonde, Chronicles, Hair, hair color, haircuts, Hong Kong, ombre, Paul Gerrard Salon, To home with loveComment
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