View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kate Carter Hickey (@thatgirlcartier) It’s been almost a year since I visited Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico – CDMX). It’s been much longer since last I blogged. 2020, as we all know, was miserable. Those who thrive at a cruising altitude of 36,000 feet + overlooking…
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Meet Me in Hoi An: What to Do in Vietnam’s Shopping Mecca
Slowing Down in Hoi An Without Ever Missing a Beat My trip to Cambodia and Vietnam was planned down to the minute (as always), but derailed the moment I decided to forego Hanoi and head straight to Ho Chi Minh City. A couple of friends of mine were traveling through Vietnam, and after a few…
Move Over, Manila – El Nido, Palawan – Paradise in the Philippines
This year has been my most fortunate when it comes to scoring travel deals. I thought that moving back to Toronto would mean that my days of jet-setting around Asia had come to an end. Perhaps I’d meander through my own country for a bit or head south of the border, I thought. China Eastern…
The Perfect Stopover in Reykjavik, Iceland!
Next Stop: Reykjavik Can you believe I made it to Osaka, Shanghai, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Taipei, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Bali, Orlando, and Korea (duh!) over the past 3 years? When I was in Korea, all I wanted was to escape the freezing temperatures and fly to warmer climates. Now that I’m in…
Play and Stay in KK: SPLURGE at Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia If my short, magical stay in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysian Borneo) taught me anything, it’s that service is of utmost importance, the people are incredibly friendly, they all seem to be amazing singers, and there’s no shortage of things to do! My first couple of days gave me a deal…
Escapism Has Landed: EscapismTO’s Launch @ Assembly Chef’s Hall
Escapism Toronto Launch Party Well, beaches, I’m back in Toronto after 3 years Seoulcialiting it up in Korea. Over 1,000 days have gone by, but the agency launch parties haven’t changed a bit. Most of the faces look the same and the dress-code of hobo-chic vs. try-hards continues to identify who is on the list…
Play and Stay in KK: Day in Paradise – Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort
My Day in Paradise at Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is one of the most underrated tropical, romantic, and affordable beach vacation destinations in Asia. When visiting Sabah in February 2018, I was put in contact with the team at Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort. They wanted to partner with The Toronto Seoulcialite, but had been…
Seoul Food: AirAsia Menu & In-Flight Food Review
The New AirAsia Menu In-flight meals have gone through some major ups and downs over the past few years. When I used to fly as a kid, I always thought they were decent enough. When my Dad upgraded us, our meals were fantastic. On my trip to Italy I figured they’d have a way to…
Jet-Setting Japan: Rockin’ Around the Tokyo Robot Restaurant
The Robot Restaurant in Tokyo The Robot Restaurant is widely regarded as one of Tokyo’s most notorious tourist traps. I had heard mixed reviews from friends and colleagues. A friend who recently visited Tokyo said he loved seeing his boyfriend laugh like a giddy child throughout the show. A fellow blogger and her gal pals…
Seoulcialite Staycations: Vantage Value Hotel Worldwide High End Suwon
I’m always amazed by how small Seoul can feel for such a massive city. While Co-Pilot lives on a military base in Korea, his cousin and her boyfriend live live and teach in Suwon! Suwon is technically part of the Seoul subway system. Since they’re leaving to go back to the States soon, we wanted to…
Traveling Taipei: Longshan Temple
Longshan Temple Taipei has been on my list of quick and easy trips from Seoul for a while. Unfortunately, last year’s trip throughout the Korean Thanksgiving celebrations was a bust. I wasn’t 100% ready for Taiwan, it seems. This past long weekend, however, Co-Pilot and I ventured out to Taipei! I had created a list…
I Dream in SkyScanner: Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan – Heart of Asia In 2013 I hosted the official opening event of the new Tourism Taiwan advertising campaign in Toronto. I wasn’t sure Taipei or Taiwan was the “Heart of Asia”, but I’m ready to see! Now, in 2017 after already trying once to make it to Taipei, I’ll be heading there on…