Posts Tagged ‘hong kong’

Hong Kong Hiatus!

Monday, February 16th, 2009

My air miles were going to expire, so Nix and I decided to escape for the weekend.  Hong Kong has always been an easy getaway for me, since it’s only an hour and a half away and I find the place so convenient.  I love the train from the airport to the city. I mean, it takes 12 minutes! All in all, it only takes me a full hour to get out of the airplane and into the city, meaning in less than 3 hours, I feel like I am in another world! LOL!

This being the case, it’s so easy to ask friends to meet up and make the city a virtual playground.  After a few emails and several phone calls, my dear friends decided to join us, and we all had a blast!

 I love the efficiency of the Hong Kong, airport express trains, I think its the best deal.  They even offer free shuttle service to some hotels. You all must try it

I love the efficiency of the Hong Kong airport express trains. I think it's the best deal. They even offer free shuttle service to some hotels. You all must try it!

 My best buddy Bob who live in Shanghai, decided to join me in HK!  Cheers Bob!

My best buddy Bob, who lives in Shanghai, decided to join me in HK! Cheers Bob!

Had this yummy pizza at Isola in the IFC mall,  love that restaurant!  It's like one of those places that becomes a comfort zone of sorts!
Had this yummy pizza at Isola in the IFC mall,  love that restaurant!  It’s like one of those places that becomes a comfort zone of sorts!

 I have this dual image of Hong Kong that its like part grime and part shine.  I like that they have this balance.

I have this dual image of Hong Kong that it's like part grime and part shine. I like that they have this balance.

 I have this dual image of Hong Kong that its like part grime and part shine.  I like that they have this balance.

Art shot! kuno?!

 Met up with one of my favorite travel companions...Robby Carmona!  Had a quick dimsum brunch at the Silver chord  mall in Kowloon.  I have been coming to this mall for over 15 years!  LOL!  I like that it has this street/youth vibe in the stores that are here, it keeps me updated.  It also has a really good food court. YUMMERS!

Met up with one of my favorite travel companions...Robby Carmona! Had a quick dimsum brunch at the Silver Chord mall in Kowloon. I have been coming to this mall for over 15 years! LOL! I like that it has this street/youth vibe in the stores that are here, so it keeps me updated. It also has a really good food court. YUMMERS!

 Ang dami naming nakain....kakahiya! LOL!

Ang dami naming nakain....kakahiya! LOL!

 our Friend Xavier was with us too!  This man is so hilarious!  I crack up each time he is around!

Our friend Xavier was with us too! This man is so hilarious! I crack up each time he is around!

 Funny how these two seem like they always dress as if part of a collection.  Diba?

Funny how these two seem like they always dress as though they're part of a collection. Diba?

 Nix and I with a fog ridden day in HK!

Nix and I on a fog-ridden day in HK!

HUGS!
RAJO!

I Heart the HK Airport!

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

I am on a quick business trip to China and I had a three hour layover.  Normally this would annoy me to death but not when the layover is at the Hong Kong airport.  It is my favorite airport in the world!

I love the architecture of this airport, it reminds me of a quilted sky!

I love the architecture of this airport, it reminds me of a quilted sky!

Love the fact that you can really do some serious Duty Free shopping!  They have lots of luxury brands represented like Hermes, Prada, Gucci and Cartier.  They also have some luxury brands that normally are not represented in Duty Free.  They have an extensive Lanvin for Men store that made me just drool!  (The blue loafers from last season were 50% off!  It took all my strength to walk away from them.)  They also have this brand that I adore called Ports.  I love that line as it’s so intelligently designed.

I also love the architecture of the airport and the fact that it is so easy to navigate. A major bonus of this airport is the MUJI to go store! Located just after Departure Gate 61, the store is a slice of heaven for those wary of airport shopping.  They have so many wonderful products for sale that I was worried that I might miss my flight!  I always stock up on their tiny travel vessels and I adore their stationaries and pens!  This time I stocked up on some snacks as I was traveling to Wuhan, China!  I was not so sure if the carrier called China Southern would have food I liked on board. So I bought some almonds and my fave snack called OSEMBE! (rice crackers wrapped  in seaweed! SARAP!)

So happy that Muji to Go was on route to my gate!

So happy that Muji to Go was on route to my gate!

More than a thousand lovely products! My friend  Cecille Z. calls them wastelands! I have to agree!

More than a thousand lovely products! My friend Cecille Z. calls them wastelands! I have to agree!

Muji to Go... and their manifesto!

Muji to Go... and their manifesto!

Great gift ideas for my Inaanaks!

Great gift ideas for my Inaanaks!

Organic musical toys!  These are sooo Chic!

Organic musical toys! These are sooo Chic!

Christmas decor desk details, good idea for co-workers!

Christmas decor desk details, good idea for co-workers!

I was traveling with my beautiful friend and Sales and Marketing genius for our designer uniform company Bernice Palanca-Go.  Behind her are all yummy chichiria! (Don't you love saying that out loud? CHEE-CHEE-REE-YAH!)

I was traveling with my beautiful friend and Sales and Marketing genius for our designer uniform company Bernice Palanca-Go. Behind her are all yummy chichiria! (Don

I loved these stamps/desk chotchkys!

I loved these stamps/desk chotchkies!

MUJI.....A wasteland of useful and useless stuff!

MUJI.....A wasteland of useful and useless stuff!

Gotta go!  They are calling my flight for boarding!  See you!

HUGS!
RAJO!