Hong Kong Archives

By Nolan BrownApril 22, 201919

My Month in Hong Kong / Beijing [VIDEO]

Our Asia experience continues with stops in both Hong Kong and Beijing. From dining on peking duck and stuffing ourselves with dumplings to exploring the bitter of cold of the Great Wall and watching pink dolphins in the bay.

By Kathy BrownMarch 13, 20190

Witnessing Magic in Nolan’s Eyes

One of my greatest joys in life is watching Nolan experience magic the world. Over the past 10-months, I’ve had the amazing privilege of watching Nolan not only grow up before my eyes, but experience so many magical new ideas, concepts, theories, people, places, and…

By Kathy BrownFebruary 28, 20190

Mixed Reviews for Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay was a lovely surprise, while expensive, I really enjoyed the area and the people. We struggled with our living accommodations, but in the end, I think we made the best of it. Our time went quickly. Running My goal was 80-miles and I…

By Kathy BrownFebruary 25, 20190

Family: Hong Kong (Discovery Bay)

Regarding my family research, I have been most surprised thus far by Discovery Bay. I try not to research the cities too much before we arrive. I like to know where a grocery store is located for our check-in shopping trip, but other than that,…

By Kathy BrownFebruary 23, 20190

Back Home

We went to the Hong Kong Space Museum yesterday. During our visit we watched America Wild: National Parks Adventure (2016) It was very emotional for me. I left feeling very proud to be an American and burning desire to explore the USA. Jim and I both agreed,…

By Kathy BrownFebruary 22, 20192

Faith: Hong Kong (Discovery Bay)

Discovery Bay is an interesting city when it comes to “faith.” It didn’t take me long to become aware of the lack of churches in the Bay, as in, I literally never saw a single church the first couple weeks. I was walking down a…

By Kathy BrownFebruary 21, 20190

Food: Hong Kong (Discovery Bay)

I had no idea what to expect in Hong Kong for food and grocery stores. I was prepared for another big city with limited options of traditional grocery stores. However, after arriving at Discovery Bay I was pleasantly surprised at how much I really loved…

By Kathy BrownFebruary 14, 20190

Golf Carts, the Tesla of Discovery Bay

When visiting Discovery Bay you quickly notice there are no vehicle rollin’ down the streets. You’ll find lots of walkable paths and trails, which makes for a very welcoming, consumer friendly neighborhood. People walk everywhere, to the park, to school, to grocery store, pretty much…

By Kathy BrownFebruary 12, 20190

Meet the Family Helper of Discovery Bay

^Photo from http://www.arounddb.com. Walking around Discovery Bay you will quickly notice the number of children being accompanied by a care-giver. At first, I didn’t think much of it, but the longer I’ve been here the more I’ve noticed these ladies are much more than just child…

By Kathy BrownFebruary 9, 20190

Welcome to Hong Kong!

As you read this post, please also pretend you hear Taylor Swift’s “Welcome To New York” playing in the background, but change New York to Hong Kong. Nolan and I have been singing this since the day we arrived! In case you don’t know the…