Nida AquinoJan 22, 20224 min readDim Sum Cruise on AqualunaAn Afternoon Tea that combined a few of Hong Kong's iconic features – the red-sailed Aqualuna, the Victoria Harbour and Dim Sum.
Nida AquinoJan 8, 20228 min readCovid-19: A Retrospect of the Past 2 YearsAs borders closed for travel and leisure, we alleviated our wanderlust by exploring Hong Kong's melting pot of traditions and gustation.
Nida AquinoNov 6, 20213 min readLady Caine Afternoon TeaWith 3-tiered sweet and savoury delights, the Lady Caine Afternoon Tea was a distinctive depiction of Hong Kong’s colonial elegance.
Nida AquinoAug 23, 202010 min readRedefining Chocolate IndulgenceSipping a cup of decadent Malagos Chocolate was distinctive, but slathering on the body for an aromatic massage was an ultimate indulgence!
Nida AquinoMay 16, 20206 min readThe Backstory: Our Trip to BangkokDuring the trip, this Henry Miller quote resonated with me: “One’s destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things."
Nida AquinoApr 21, 202013 min readHanami in KyotoLike a scene straight out of manga or anime – we strolled along the historic sakura tree-lined canals, tasted hanami dango and matcha.
Nida AquinoApr 17, 20207 min readThe Wizarding World of Harry PotterWe strode along a passage tucked in lush Japanese Cedar. At Hogsmeade's high street, the silhouette of Hogwarts Castle came to view.
Nida AquinoApr 14, 202010 min readHanami in OsakaWalking under the clouds of the revered white and pink petals, we came to a standstill to register a mental picture of our wonderful hanami.
Nida AquinoApr 7, 20203 min readJourney to the Ephemeral Beauty of SakuraOur hanami in Osaka and Kyoto paved our journey to appreciate the ephemeral beauty of sakura and enjoy seasonal delicacies of the region.