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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
Hiking to Lion Rock
Hiking to Lion Rock

Like the Dragons Back and the Peak, Lion Rock is another must-do hike in Hong Kong.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideNovember 20, 2017Hike, Hiking, Kowloon, Lions RockComment
Volunteering at the Elephant Nature Park | Chiang Mai, Thailand
Volunteering at the Elephant Nature Park | Chiang Mai, Thailand

Read about my two-day journey volunteering to aide elephants at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Travel, ExperiencesLauren MacBrideNovember 3, 2017Chiang Mai, Elephant, Elephant Nature Park, Thailand Comments
Five adventures to take in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Five adventures to take in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai is an ancient city nestled in the northern foothills of Thailand known for its temples, lush rain forests, and elephant sanctuaries.

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Travel, ExperiencesLauren MacBrideOctober 28, 2017Activities, Asia, Chiang Mai, Discover, Do, Explore, Northern Thailand, Thailand Comment
Hiking to Ham Tin beach
Hiking to Ham Tin beach

Hiking is by far my favorite thing to do in Hong Kong. The beaches, the mountains, the blue-green water, the salty air… it’s all unbeatable. Ham Tin beach, out in Sai Kung is hands down one of the best beaches in all of Hong Kong, and hiking there is half the fun.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideSeptember 18, 2017beach, ham tin beach, Hike, Hiking, sai kungComment
Happy one year, to home with love
Happy one year, to home with love

One year ago today I officially launched to home with love. What’s more, I cannot believe it’s almost been a year since we’ve moved to Hong Kong.

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Expat LifeLauren MacBrideAugust 24, 2017abroad, blog, Expat, home, Hong Kong, To home with love, TravelComment
The top 10 things you need for a cross-continent flight
The top 10 things you need for a cross-continent flight

I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade when it comes to long distance flight essentials.

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TravelLauren MacBrideAugust 16, 2017Flight, items, Long distance, sleep, sleep mask, Travel Comment
Mad Hatter Tea Party at Dr. Ferns Gin Parlour
Mad Hatter Tea Party at Dr. Ferns Gin Parlour

Last week I celebrated another year of birth with an afternoon of tea and cocktails at one of Hong Kongs newest speakeasies, Dr. Ferns Gin Parlour.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideAugust 9, 2017Dr- Ferns, Gin, Mad Hatter, Parlour, TeaComment
What you need to eat in Tokyo
What you need to eat in Tokyo

When you’re in Tokyo and it’s time to eat your options are limitless.

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TravelLauren MacBrideJuly 27, 2017Eat, Ramen, Sushi, Tokyo, TonkatsuComment
Tokyo, Japan | Seeing the future at the Sensoji Temple
Tokyo, Japan | Seeing the future at the Sensoji Temple

Learn about my future as prescribed at the Sensoji Temple in Tokyo.

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TravelLauren MacBrideJuly 20, 2017Asakusa, Japan, Sensoji, Sensoji Temple, Shrine, Tokyo Comment
Top 5 things to do in Singapore
Top 5 things to do in Singapore

Singapore is an island city-state off of southern Malaysia is a multicultural hub comprised of Chinese, Indian, Malay and European cultures.

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TravelLauren MacBrideJuly 17, 2017Arab Street, Botanic Gardens, Haji Lane, Merlion, Night Safari, Orchard Road, Singapore, ZooComment
Hiking the Victoria Peak
Hiking the Victoria Peak

Victoria Peak is arguably Hong Kong's most visited tourist location.

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Hong KongLauren MacBrideJuly 4, 2017Bowen Road, Central, Central Green Trail, Dutch Lane, Hiking, Hong Kong, Peak, Victoria, Wan Chai Gap Comment
Finding the light again
Finding the light again

Trying to find the light again after tragedy.

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Expat LifeLauren MacBrideJune 21, 2017baby, Finding, Light, Miscarriage Comments
Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Gardens
Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Gardens

After a fairly short MTR ride and less than five-minute walk, you can easily see what’s to love about Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Gardens.

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Customs & Culture, Hong KongLauren MacBrideJune 1, 2017Budhism, Budhist, Chi Lin, Gardens, Nan Lian Gardens, NunneryComment
So…we’re having a baby
So…we’re having a baby

Surprise! The MacBrides are bringing a baby into this world!

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Expat LifeLauren MacBrideMay 28, 2017Asia, baby, Hong Kong, MacBride Comment
A full days guide to Ubud, Bali
A full days guide to Ubud, Bali

Ubud, located in central Bali, is known for its lush jungles, bustling markets, Hindu temples and rice paddy fields.

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TravelLauren MacBrideMay 14, 2017Bali, Guide, Indonesia, Travel, UbudComment
Resort Review | The Laguna | Bali
Resort Review | The Laguna | Bali

My review of staying at the Laguna Bali resort.

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Travel, Where to StayLauren MacBrideMay 9, 2017Bali, Balinese, Indonesia, Laguna, Laguna Resort, TravelComment
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
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