Hong Kong really did something to me in this vlog. I started my day with a traditional Hong Kong breakfast—Hong Kong-style French toast with peanut butter and condensed milk, shumai (one of my absolute favorites), and the prettiest cup of Hong Kong milk tea that has officially become one of my favorites. Then I tried to “bang all this out” with a hefty itinerary: wandering Kowloon, finding a peaceful garden that literally felt like a movie set, and sweating through the heat (thank you, armpit pads… bro, they came in handy). I took the Star Ferry, walked the Avenue of Stars, and popped into the Hong Kong Museum of Art (free, and genuinely fascinating for learning about culture and history). I also chased a few viral spots—some were magical, some were a flop (the clock factory was a journey… and a bummer), but even the detours were worth it because the neighborhoods were so interesting. Food-wise, I had a divine Michelin-recommended noodle experience, explored Temple Street Night Market, and then ended the night with a very serious Hong Kong McDonald’s taste test (kimchi fries that basically pepper-sprayed me, Cajun McCrispy, choco churros—amazing). On my last day I took the Peak Tram right when it opened for one of the most incredible views I’ve ever witnessed, then squeezed in a chaotic City Super grocery haul before my reservation at Man Wah. It was hot, hectic, and honestly… kind of perfect.