How To | Get the Best Travel Photos in Hong Kong

Recently I had a little visitor come and stay with me in Hong Kong, which gave me the opportunity to become a tourist in my own country. I'd advise anyone whose lived in a country for a while to do this, as it makes you appreciate and enjoy things you might have forgotten about. 

It also means you can up your travel Instagram game, without even stepping foot onto a plane. Here are some of my locations, tips and tricks on how to get the perfect travel photos in Hong Kong 

Where: The Big Buddha [Ngong Ping Rd, Lantau Island]

The Picture: Many people find it hard to get a good picture here as getting the Buddha and you in the same shot requires sitting on the floor and standing on your tip toes. Try getting your photo from a more unique angle such as from the side or distance. There are also some amazing views of the landscape and temple, which many people forget about as the main attraction is the Buddha. 

Edit Tips: If the day is a little gloomy, you can enhance the sky and add some more saturation and contrast to give your pictures that extra colour boost. 

Where: Sai Wan, Sai Kung 

The Picture: Getting the perfect shot in front of this waterfall can be tricky, as it is usually very busy. Be patient and wait for a time when people are out of the water, then quickly take the picture. Remember to stay in the centre of the waterfall in order to get the whole scene in the frame. The pools below are usually quieter but less dramatic. Hope you like Fernando the Flamingo.. he is a great prop. 

Edit Tips: Cropping is your best friend when it comes to busy places! Also you can add some structure to the water to make it look more dramatic. 

Where: The Peak Observation Deck [The Sky Terrace 428]

The Picture: Since you are so high up it's easy to fit in almost the whole of HK's skyline in the background(even in a selfie!). But be sure your body isn't covering any of the famous buildings such as IFC,ICC and China Bank. It can get busy up there, so go to the sides of the deck rather than the middle as they are quieter and still give you that amazing view. 


Edit Tips: The buildings are such an iconic part of this view so add some structure to help them stand out. You can also enhanced the colours but make sure skin tones aren't changed too dramatically so that you turn orange! 

Where: Central District 

The Picture: Photos amongst the buildings can give you some really good effects. Although a little dangerous try go in the centre of a quiet road and quickly get a snap to really capture being in the heart of the city. During the evening/night when the street lights come on is the perfect time to capture this picture. 

Edit Tips: By darkening the colours slightly you will create an enhance the lights in the background. If it's too dark to see yourself, only lighten you or the people in your photo while keeping the background darker. 




If you wondered why I had my back turned in most of these pictures, it's because Hong Kong is so hot and I'm always a sweaty mess #keepingitreal. 

Happy Traveling xx 

How To | Be A Girl Boss

Being put down for whatever reason Is horrible, especially If It's something you can't control. But as long as you stay confident and take control of your life, you can be the ultimate #girlboss. Here's a little bit of advice I have for being a woman in a world of men. 


Schedule People Around You 

Cancelling or changing your own plans and routines for someone else's benefit never leaves you with a good feeling. You will either feel like you've wasted your time or the person you cancelled for will assume you'll do it every time. In order to be successful you have to put yourself first.

Contacts are key 

It's easy to cut someone off if you don't like them or got in a bit of a fight, but sometimes keeping people sweet can get you what you want in the future. I'm not saying be friends with everyone, just try to avoid making enemies. 


Go Out Solo 

Since my job involves travelling around and eating out, I can't always rely on someone to accompany me each time. Although it's uncomfortable at first, I've now started to enjoy it. Yes, people give you a funny look when you say "table for 1" but you'll get over that. If you find yourself missing out on certain places you wanted to go to or things you want to do, because you can't find someone to go with, just take yourself out.



Stand By Your Decisions 

Whether this is with a toxic friend, family member or partner, it's important to stand you ground. Don't feel like going out? Don't go. Don't think you're being treated fairly? tell them. The sooner you take control and show them what you stand for the more respect you'll earn. 


Brand Yourself Not Your Relationship 

There are very few relationships I make public, especially online. Damage control is never pretty and it's easy to spot someone desperately hiding a heartbreak if that relationship as been so public, it effects future prospects and you own self esteem. Yes allow some pictures of you together if you want to but don't make your relationship your identity. 

Celebrate Achievements 

Finishing a book, getting more work done than you planned or even coming up with a blogpost idea after being in a creative funk (cough cough) are all achievements in their own little way. If anything gives you a sense of gratitude then hold onto it for a bit because you just did something to make yourself happy. It's these moments that help make your confidence grow. 

Happy International Women's Day  xx

Thoughts Girls Have | When They Change Their Hair

Wow shocker huge announcement, I've changed my hair.... I know let me just give you some time to let that sink in. 

I said goodbye to the ombre blonde locks and hello to the dark glossy waves. Whenever I get a bit fed up with my look I either get something pierced or change my hair. Right now I think hair was the better option, because you can always change it back #noregrets  

The new hair new you theory

You know that scientifically proven fact that if you look slightly different you are automatically a different person? That's what this theory is all about. Okay so i'm like half joking but half serious to because if you look different, then you automatically feel a little different within yourself, more confident and trust me confidence makes all the difference! 

What have I done 

While sometimes it's great to mix things up, other times it's not so great and you have instant regrets. Mostly it just takes a little bit of getting used to, but in some extreme cases you just attempt to get it back to how it was and forget the whole thing ever happened... (cough my red hair stage cough) 

I want more 

That sudden rush of confidence when you get a new look can get a little addicting I must say, you can easily get carried away and suddenly your hair is too damaged or too short to do anything else...and you go back to my last point. 

I need a new wardrobe 

Different hair colours go with different coloured clothing and that's a fact. So once you've changed your hair you'll most likely realise nothing looks quite the same anymore. But who doesn't need an excuse to buy all new things...seriously? 

Maybe no one will recognise me 

This may just be me being antisocial but nothing is worse then people coming over to talk to you when you're just really not in the mood. Thus having a new do will not make you completely unrecognisable or a least a little bit, right? 

I hope people notice though

On the contrary to my previous point, you still do want people to notice that you've changed. Especially those insta followers and everyone you've ever disliked because you know your hair is the bomb and they should know it to.  

Should stop looking at myself?

Like I said before a new look is the ultimate confidence boost so you just know you're going to be spending the first week (or 2) looking at yourself in every reflective surface possible. But just go with it because you have new hair and nothing else matters. 



When does new hair stop being new? 

Who said there was an expiry date on hair anyway? As long as you still get excited about it or want to tell people, then it's new! except if it's like over 2 months...then maybe you're stretching it a tad. 

xx