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• Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail - Part 2

  15 novembre 2011 ( #Treks )

  Lo Wai is not open to public but as we are two narrow minded French ladies so we decided we didn’t know English anymore for a while and the warning wasn’t for us… I know it doesn’t help to improve the picture of French people around the world but we had...

• Dragon Bridge

  08 mars 2012 ( #China )

  Because our first day on bicycle was a huge success, we decided to sign up for a second day cycling! This decision was taken before we tried to seat back on our bicycle with our sore bumps… The second most important area to discover in Yanghsuo area is...

• Feeding the Thai Elephants - Chiang Mai

  07 mars 2013 ( #Thailand )

  Starting the day at the Baan Chang Elephant Park is a compulsory stop if you are in Chiang Mai. The wake up time is a bit harsh as the guide and the driver came to pick us up at 6.15 am. They were delayed as another couple was still asleep and missed...

• Wetland Park - Part 2

  16 août 2011 ( #Treks )

  After going in safaris in South Africa, I was a bit disappointed by this park. Everything looks controlled and artificial; you are not allowed to go past the path. Also, the park is offering structures for birds watching, visitors are not respectful of...

• Ng Tung Chai Waterfalls

  22 juillet 2011 ( #Treks )

  In the country park of Tai Mo Shan, there are some hidden waterfalls. It is not known but a lot of people or no one wanted to go there at the same time than us. We were alone for a big part of our trek! Starting from the Ng Tung Chai village with a red...

• The last Harry Potter

  04 août 2011 ( #My life in HK )

  Following the last Harry Potter movie, an exhibition has been set up in Time Square in Causeway Bay. Outside a life size version of the Hogwarts Express is awaiting for the signal to depart. They didn’t just put the train, the all platform 9 ¾ was present....

• Sunday brunches - Jumbo

  21 mars 2011 ( #Brunches & Co )

  On Sundays, what is better than just relaxing and brunching the all day before starting a new week at work... or at home for others ;) This Jumbo kingdom is a floating restaurant located in the Aberdeen Harbour on the South of the Hong Kong Island. It...

• The Tai Tam Country Park

  22 août 2011 ( #Treks )

  On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, Sophie and I decided to do a short hike in the Tai Tam Country Park located in the south of the Hong Kong Island. It is also known as one of the biggest country park on the island so get ready to follow us! Whenever...

• The Cafe Deco at the Peak

  25 mai 2011 ( #Brunches & Co )

  Sunday is the perfect time for a brunch especially when it is sunny and you just don't feel like hanging around the whole day! Located on top of the peak for a great view, the "cafe deco" offers a delicious brunch! The huge buffet is offering all the...

• Reserve The Palmarium - Part 1

  20 février 2013 ( #Madagascar )

  During our cruise on the Pangalanes Canal, we did a night stop at the Palmarium private reserve. I highly recommend this stop! This place is a small private reserve with a lodge only reached by boat and the best place to see lemurs very close. The lodge...

• Chinese Tea Class

  02 février 2011 ( #Cultural Differences )

  Chinese people enjoy various kinds of tea; you can even compare it to wine for westerners! I finish this day with a Chinese tea appreciation class at a teahouse called “Lock Cha” which means “pleasure of tea”. Through the class, the teacher introduces...

• The city of Xi'An

  22 octobre 2012 ( #China )

  We planned one day to get around the town which is an ancient capital of China, starting with the oldest Chinese city walls erected in the 14th century during the Ming Dynasty. Xi’an old city can be discovered by foot or by bicycle, we finally opted for...

• Teppanyaki

  21 avril 2011 ( #Brunches & Co )

  If you want to eat lunch in Hong Kong, you have plenty of choices... starting with a Teppanyaki for this time. A japanese style cuisine where you can have foods grilled on a big iron plate, also a chef is doing your meal in front of you. A mushroom teppanyaki...

• Street night market in Taipei

  18 avril 2013 ( #Taiwan )

  Known for its street market, you will have the choice between plenty of them! Shilin Night Market is the most famous one (maybe for tourists only?). Starting around 5-6 pm until late, there are lots of clothes shops, street food stalls and various goods....

• Pillow Fight Day in Hong Kong

  23 avril 2013 ( #My life in HK )

  I can’t even remember how I came across this event… I saw it in 2012 while wandering around Central and I did remember it was around this time of the year so since few weeks I was randomly searching the words “pillow, fight, feather, HK” on internet....

• A great sunday brunch at the "Mira"

  30 juin 2011 ( #Brunches & Co )

  I am almost never having a breakfast during the week, yeah I know it’s bad… but to compensate I chose to have a brunch on Sunday! After the floating restaurant, we decided to give a try to the brunch at the Whisk, a restaurant in the Mira hotel. It is...

• The 40th Tolo Harbour Race won't happen without me!

  17 octobre 2012 ( #My life in HK )

  As if this time of the year wasnt busy enough for me, I wanted to challenge myself a little bit… I registered for a physical challenge taking place very soon, Sunday 28th of October. Of course, I am now counting on you to come and support me if you are...

• Mid Autumn festival in HK

  12 octobre 2011 ( #My life in HK )

  The mid autumn festival is an annual event for Chinese people. It celebrates the day of the year when the moon is the biggest, the brightest and the roundest. People will eat special cakes known as “Moon cakes” and believe me, you are lucky to live far...

• Hot pot for diner

  15 octobre 2011 ( #Brunches & Co )

  Hot pot is the perfect diner for Hong Kong people especially in winter. It is served on your table while cooking so watch out for the metal pot, it is extremely hot! Your clothes might stink afterwards depending on which meat you are eating… You definitely...

• French Classic Bread

  22 mars 2013 ( #French inspired recipes )

  Boule de pain a la francaise Always wonder where to buy a good French bread in Hong Kong? After tasting almost all of them, I have always been disappointed so I decided it was time to do it myself… OMG!!!… This was my breakfast this morning with the Mango...

• Mango & Vanilla Jam

  18 mars 2013 ( #French inspired recipes )

  Confiture de mangue a la vanille The souvenir of my mother doing jams when I was a kid... It was a serious moment and kids were not allowed in the kitchen especially during the sterilization of the jars. Our teachers at primary school were all having...

• Only found in Taipei

  20 avril 2013 ( #Taiwan )

  I wanted to share with you few pics of funny moments or amazing things in Taipei so here you go! Taipei MRT is as clean as the HK’s one with huge stations to canalize the flow of passengers every day. In every station you will find public toilets which...

• Madeleines

  26 avril 2013 ( #French inspired recipes )

  Madeleines Recipe inspired by Le Notre Created around 1750, the Madeleine is a classic French afternoon snack especially when you are a kid. The ingredients are all easy to find and the only difficulty for this recipe is to create the famous bump on top...

• Nature in Taipei

  17 avril 2013 ( #Taiwan )

  Starting with the 228 Peace Park, this place was named like this to commemorate the 28th of February 1947 when civilians were killed during an anti Chinese government manifestation. It is said around 10,000 to 30,000 civilians were killed that day. Today...

• Time for a ride - Chiang Mai

  08 mars 2013 ( #Thailand )

  After eating, it is time to learn how to ride and guide an elephant because the next step will be a short ride in the country side. It does not seem too difficult when our guide is showing us how to climb on the head. When it is my turn, I realized that...