Hong Kong is one of my favorite cities in the world. An absolute must-do when in Hong Kong is to experience traditional “dim sum”. Dim sum is a style of Chinese cuisine prepared as small bite-sized portions of food served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. Dim sum dishes are usually served with tea, …
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Bali, Indonesia – The Luwak Coffee Plantation
Would you drink coffee made from poop? Yes, I said it ladies, poop. The world’s most expensive and exclusive coffee in the world is made from just that, poop. On my trip to Bali, Indonesia, I ventured to the legendary Luwak Coffee Plantation. Here I participated in a step-by-step tour of how this specialty coffee …
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Chiang Rai, Thailand – Cooking Class
One of the best activities during my recent trip to the nation of Thailand was participating in an extensive cooking class with a local expert. To learn more about a new country and understand a foreign culture, start with the food. This post shares an insider look at a cooking class with Spice Spoons in Chiang Rai, Thailand. …
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Halong Bay, Vietnam – The Floating Village and Pearl Farm
I get many questions on the various activities and excursions you can do on a culturally exotic trip. Part of the beauty of traveling to novel destinations is that one gets so much richer in knowledge by seeing, learning and understanding a different way of life from their own. In this featured post, I will be …
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Bali, Indonesia – The Four Seasons Sayan Resort & Spa
Ladyhattan is bringing you an insider peak at another stellar luxury hotel, but this time we are heading to the magical and famed island called Bali. Bali is located in Indonesia and a surprisingly super easy directly flight from Hong Kong at about 4-5 hours. Before diving into the details and impressions of this particular …
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Bali, Indonesia – The Local Fish Market
The other day I landed on the island of Bali, Indonesia. It took nearly two grueling days to reach this destination from my home of New York City. It was worth every minute. Being a spiritual haven with an undeniable “energy” I couldn’t help but engage in some deep personal reflection on my infatuation with …
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Manhattan, New York – Insider Experience with Celebrity Cruises
We all know that this lady lives for luxury. When I think of a cruise, the first word that comes to mind isn’t necessarily “luxury,” but rather “nightmare”. For years I have joked with friends that I would rather be floating on a raft with a deadly animal at sea for days (Life of Pi) than …
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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam – Traditional Vietnamese Dinner in the Caves
Ha Long Bay of Vietnam Ha Long Bay, in northeast Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests. Junk boat tours (aka small cruise ships) and sea kayak expeditions take visitors past hundreds of limestone karsts that rise dramatically straight up from the water. Several of the …
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