Hong Kong during a typhoon = EVERYTHING IS CLOSED.
For real though. This area was near a big temple in Hong Kong, and was supposed to be a big tourist area where you can go get your fortune told, buy souvenirs, etc. Naturally we decided to go on day 1 of the typhoon, which essentially just shut down the entire city. So, here are some pics of my twirling around in my dress amongst all the closed shops.
Bangkok update coming soon!
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My first few days in beautiful Hong Kong 🙂
Hong Kong? Yes please.
This is the first stop on my latest adventure! I’ve been in Hong Kong for a few days now, and this city is definitely one of a kind. The best way I can describe it is a mix of Vegas and Shanghai on steroids. Make sense? 😜
I’ve been getting over my jet lag and taking it easy these first few days. We are staying at the Peninsula Hotel (which is DOPE, follow my snapchat to see more 👻 @robynkim) and just laying low while we get used to the time difference.
Plan for the next few days? Eat, eat, and eat some more. Woke up and had a great American style breakfast this morning which was a nice change from all the dumplings we have been eating. It is kind of dumpling madness right now, and I cannot get enough. Last night we had the best dumplings by far at a Chinese fusion restaurant called Ho Lee Fook (LOL, so much respect for that name 😂.) If you are ever in Hong Kong, you NEED to go here. It was unreal.
Can we also talk about the spas here for a second? Sweet baby jesus are they ever nice. Got a killer massage yesterday then hung out in this “relaxation room” with fresh juices, fruit, coconut water, tea, etc etc etc. Basically it was heaven on earth. I don’t know about you, but when I am in a room full of “free” fresh juices I have an irresistible urge to drink ALL OF THEM — like I will never see a juice again in my life.😂 It is probably the student in me haha.
There is some typhoon weather coming in today, so it will be a bit tricky to play tourist with my camera. But — there will be many more photo ops and I will be sharing my trip here with ya’ll.
Lots of love!
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My fave anti-aging and smoothing eye mask by Sephora!
These little under-eye masks work wonders. My mom was over last time I used them, and after I took them off she literally said “oh my god those things actually work! All your wrinkles are gone!.” That sounds like some sort of terrible corporate ad or something but it’s true lol, she legit said that.
I love using these if I feel like my skin is tired and dry, because they really do perk your face right up. They are also great to use right before going out because you will look fresh AF.
You can pick these up for yourself at Sephora. They make a bunch of different kinds but my favourite is definitely the “Anti-Aging and Smoothing Orchid Eye Mask.” Each pair is $6, which considering the immediate results, is not bad at all.
Have you tried these before? Thoughts?? Comment below! <3
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A perfect summer salad, that you actually WANT to eat!
Let’s start by pointing out that salads have a seriously bad reputation. Salad is typically the sort of thing you eat when you are dieting, and there tends to be minimal enjoyment in eating them (at best.) WELL THINK AGAIN. Salads can be beautiful delicious creations, if you know what you’re doing. I swear if I see one more person eating iceberg lettuce with crappy ranch sauce and deep fried croutons……… I may actually cry.
So here’s how you do it right, friends. This salad is so simple but ohhhhh so flavourful.
Ingredients:
Step 1: Whisk your lime juice, EVOO, sea salt, pepper, and basil together.
Step 2: Chop your onions, avocado, and roma tomatoes. Toss with your dressing and boom! All done 🙂
See? I told you. Super easy.
This is perfect if you are busy and still want to eat healthy and delicious foods! Loveeee this.
Enjoy!
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A little spicy, a lot messy, and even more tasty!
Ohhhhhh baby yes. Would you look at these gorgeous little creations that have come down to heaven to us in the form of a breakfast sandwich? Simply beautiful.
These are a huge mess to eat because chorizo isn’t really the best to form patties with, but I am definitely willing to get chorizo all over my face/shirt/table/hair/left foot/etc because it is so scrumptious. Messy food is fun. Messy food is good. So embrace the chorizo that is undoubtedly going to be all over you in about 10 minutes.
Here’s what you will need to start your weekend right with my Chorizo Breakfast Sandwiches.
Ingredients:
Step 1: Form 4-inch round patties with your chorizo and set them aside.
Step 2: Heat up your skillet with EVOO and try until browned and cooked all the way through. I like to make sure my meat is well done, so I did about 5 minutes a side. If you like to live on the wild side, 4 minutes per side should do! Once these are done set them aside on a plate (or in the oven on “keep warm” mode.)
Step 3: Make your eggs “over easy” by having your skillet on medium heat and cooking only a few minutes per side. Make sure that yolk stays nice and runny!
Step 4: While you are cooking the eggs, cut your english muffins in half, lightly toast, and slather those babies in butter.
Step 5: Assemble the sandwiches!! I like to do egg –> cheese –> chorizo so that the cheese gets nice and melty between the hot chorizo patty and egg.
And finally…… DIG IN!!! This is the perfect breakfast after a big night out. Just enough grease, and just healthy enough that you won’t feel bad about eating something that feels so indulgent. And remember, like I always say, BALANCE is the key!
Enjoy!
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