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• Jetlag tips

  11 mars 2013 ( #My life in HK )

  In the HK magazine this week, I found this funny column about jetlag written by "The Straight Man" (i.e. Y. Tu). As Xav was coming back from France for the 4th time in less than 8 months, I decided that it was totally appropriated to share it with you....

• A new category : recipes

  18 mars 2013 ( #French inspired recipes )

  Here is a new category for all my friends asking me recipes, colleagues at the office or anyone who feel like a chef today. Also, because one of my HK friends has moved to New-Zealand recently and started her own blog (here), I had to save her from a...

• Surgical masks

  14 mars 2013 ( #Cultural Differences )

  Why do HK people wear surgical masks when sick? This is a question I have been asking myself since I came to Hong Kong. A month ago, I received my Time Out magazine at home and the topic discussed inside was the SARS. (Severe Acute respiratory Syndrome)....

• Happy New Year 2013!

  16 janvier 2013 ( #My life in HK )

  I wish you all a happy new year 2013! May this year bring health, success, prosperity and happiness to you and your family! In the meantime and for my blog purpose, here is the list of what I wish to share with you this year on my blog: Complete the Hong...

• The cost of life in Hong Kong

  02 avril 2012 ( #My life in HK )

  Because after two years in SA and more than a year in HK without any visits, one of my best friends is the first one coming to visit me… (Shame on all the others!!!!!!!) Because as everyone, she wanted to know the costs of living to budget her trip in...

• Master Chopsticks

  12 avril 2012 ( #Cultural Differences )

  When you first live in an Asian country, your first challenge is to eat with chopsticks… It was not difficult for me as I ate a lot of sushi and Chinese food in France and SA but it can be a real pain for others. Going back to forks and knives on your...

• Free flights to Japan - End of the speculation

  09 février 2012 ( #My life in HK )

  Bad news for the travelers all around the world!!! The Japanese government has ended speculation suggesting its national tourism authority would offer 10,000 free flights to the country from April 2012 and rejected to allocate a budget for this campaign....

• Taking a lift in HK

  06 octobre 2011 ( #Cultural Differences )

  Hong Kong with its skyscrapers means lifts – and a lot of lifts. You might be leaving on the 20th floor of one building, working on the 40th on another one, having a drink on the 30th floor and your dinner might happen somewhere on the 10th! When you...

• The "To-do" List for 2013

  24 janvier 2013 ( #My life in HK )

  A new article called " See them before they're gone" and written by J. Rane found on the CNN Travel website. This article presents 5 destinations to do in 2013 as they could disappear in the future for various resaons... I am lucky I did at least 2 of...

• Hong Kong and the humidity

  16 avril 2012 ( #My life in HK )

  As I am stuck at home, I am speaking a lot, I know I know… No more hikes, no more sports, no more anything!!!! Everyone warned me about the climate in Hong Kong and its consequences: mold and smell in clothes, curtains and books… The humidity varies from...

• First rain in HK

  21 avril 2011 ( #My life in HK )

  My first tropical rain in HK... of course on a Sunday when we had planned to go to Ocean Park the all day!!

• Rice terraces

  08 mai 2011 ( #Bali - Indonesia )

  A stop in the rice terraces is just a DO! Few pictures to see the view for you.

• Shanghai - Canal Town Part 2

  05 juillet 2012 ( #China )

  Still visiting the water town of Zhujiajiao next to Shanghai, I leave you with some pictures... I am sure you will be ok ;)!

• The Doga

  26 octobre 2011 ( #Crazy Stuff )

  Found that in the Standard the local newspaper and thought I had to share it with you. The Doga is a new type of partnered yoga with your dog... yes you read well!!! I am speaking about the health of your dog... and dont ask me what and how the class...

• Relax... Take it easy... in Nosy Be!

  04 février 2013 ( #Madagascar )

  After the 3-days road trip, we well deserve a break in Nosy Be! A house located on the beach, beautiful sunsets, a small breeze and lots of sunshine are the best ingredients for relaxing holidays. The holidays are really starting when you are settled...

• The cutest 2012 couple

  31 janvier 2013 ( #Madagascar )

  Nothing specific to say, the pictures will speak by themselves! A beautiful and happy couple, a wedding to celebrate their love and a stunning bride!

• A stop in Tamatave

  21 février 2013 ( #Madagascar )

  I don’t feel like writing a lot today so here are some pictures of Tamatave, a very nice city on the east coast of Madagascar. We stayed there for 2 days to relax and visit the town.

• How am I suppose to check it ?

  08 avril 2011 ( #Cultural Differences )

• Times Square Exhibition

  20 avril 2011 ( #Crazy Stuff )

• Lego Expo

  24 avril 2011 ( #Crazy Stuff )

• Mekong Delta - First stop

  04 février 2012 ( #Vietnam )

• Under water world at Miniloc

  26 février 2012 ( #Philippines )

• View from our new apartment

  03 avril 2012 ( #My life in HK )

• Small chinese villages

  10 mars 2012 ( #China )

• Lamma Seafood Lunch

  21 avril 2012 ( #Brunches & Co )