Hong Kong :: Instagram Diary

[trip style = luxury + food]

Hanging on the edge of Asia, Hong Kong is both a world hub and a destination that transcends "top 10" or "world's best" lists. At the cusp of culinary, cultural and cool-factor, the trendsetting city is in a class of its own.

I *just* returned from the city of skyscrapers last night, and before I highlight trip styling throughout the neon-lit streets, as well as my flight aboard Cathay Pacific's A350-900—a latest-gen aircraft adding three flights per week to Cathay's Vancouver to Hong Kong nonstop route—I could't wait to share some initial details:

This will be my #LifeWellTravelled view in a few weeks. Today @cathaypacific took their inaugural #A350 flight from Vancouver to Hong Kong, and I'm ecstatic to be jumping onboard this high-tech and jet lag-busting aircraft shortly. More deets shortly ✈️.

A post shared by Trish (Trip Styler) (@tripstyler) on Mar 28, 2017 at 12:46pm PDT

My suitcase and spirits are brimming with excitement to head to Hong Kong tomorrow with @cathaypacific and @interconhk. A snippet of what I'm packing...Next up: Asia.

A post shared by Trish (Trip Styler) (@tripstyler) on Apr 7, 2017 at 7:30pm PDT

Ready, set, go! First long-haul trip away from the little stylers 😂. I already miss them, but I know they are well taken care of! Next up: Hong Kong aboard @cathaypacific's #A350 next-gen aircraft that fights jet lag with more humidity, optimal cabin pressure, 16.7 million hues of light therapy, and is 25% more fuel-efficient. For a first-hand view: Check out my insta stories. #LifeWellTravelled

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Bird's eye view of Hong Kong. #LifeWellTravelled #A350

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The kind of airline lounge that begs you book the longest layover possible. Cheers to The Pier, @cathaypacific's flagship lounge, which includes a neck or foot massage for first class passengers. #LifeWellTravelled

A post shared by Trish (Trip Styler) (@tripstyler) on Apr 13, 2017 at 7:11pm PDT

In my tai chi class this morning, I learned: "If you clap your hands, you make yourself happy through massaging your hands, which have acupoints to your heart," - Tai Chi Master William #LifeWellTravelled

A post shared by Trish (Trip Styler) (@tripstyler) on Apr 9, 2017 at 7:30pm PDT

Chic dim sum at Yan Toh Heen, a two Michelin Star restaurant in Hong Kong. See the rest of the courses in my Insta Stories. #LifeWellTravelled

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Hiking in the jungle-tropical hues of Hong Kong. #LifeWellTravelled

A post shared by Trish (Trip Styler) (@tripstyler) on Apr 11, 2017 at 7:13pm PDT

The urban version---complete with Vancouver-based @49th coffee---of the Bali beach club icon. More photos on Insta Stories. #LifeWellTravelled

A post shared by Trish (Trip Styler) (@tripstyler) on Apr 12, 2017 at 4:04am PDT

Stacked city. #LifeWellTravelled

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Rooftop bar bliss on the edge of Hong Kong. #LifeWellTravelled

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Design inspiration, c/o the Tea Room in The Pier Business Class Lounge in Hong Kong. #LifeWellTravelled

A post shared by Trish (Trip Styler) (@tripstyler) on Apr 15, 2017 at 8:03pm PDT

S K Y L I N E :: Every night at 8pm Hong Kong's A Symphony of Lights illuminates the famous cityscape with a free laser show choreographed to music. Named the 'World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show' by Guinness World Records, colored lights, laser beams and searchlights perform in an unforgettable all-round spectacle synchronised to music and narration that celebrates the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong. #LifeWellTravelled

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Other Dispatches in this Series
My Most Beautiful Meal in Hong Kong
6 Hong Kong Hints {that will make you want to book a ticket ASAP} 
Flying Well :: Cathay Pacific's Revolutionary A350
Style Inspiration :: The Pier Business + First Class Lounges in Hong Kong
First Look :: Cathay Pacific's GORGEOUS New Lounge at YVR
Cathay Pacific Vancouver to Hong Kong

[photos by @tripstyler, taken while traveling as a guest of Cathay Pacific—one of my favorite airlines]