Originals

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong, HK Website: fcchk.org Phone: +852 2521 1511 “Originally formed in Chongqing, China, during the 1940s by a small group of foreign correspondents, the FCC moved to Hong Kong from Shanghai in 1949. The FCC has a great menu and a rich agenda of talks covering a wide […]

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 10 Chater Road, Shop 309, Central, Hong Kong, HK Website: www.bookazine.com.hk Phone: +852 2522 1785 Whether you’re in the market for a beach read or an academic textbook, Bookazine has you covered. The Hong Kong location prides itself on an extensive selection of English-language books, as well as offerings by local writers. Little ones

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Piazza Pitti, 1 , Florence, IT Website: www.uffizi.firenze.it Phone: +39 055 597 8309 The serene ponds, scenic paths and historic sculptures has made the Boboli Gardens one of Florence’s treasures. Situated behind the Pitti Palace, the park was once the fairground for Italian royalty. But now all can enjoy the attractions like the Egyptian

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 23 Carmel Road, Hong Kong, CN Website: www.mamakid.com Phone: +852 2331 8792 It’s a children’s concept store that makes your son or daughter look cooler than you. Think graphic tees, sunglasses, Talc, Bellerose, and those adorably weird and comfortable Collegien slipper socks. We love the store’s hilarious take on being a kid and its

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Unit 5, Slingsby Place, WC2E 9AB, London, GB Website: www.thewhitecompany.com Phone: +44 20 8166 0200 Our go-to for traditional bedding, home accessories, and gifts. We particularly love its signature pajamas in neutral colors, as well as the scented candle (our favorite is Tuscan Fig). The store also offers a charming array of children’s furniture

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, US Website: www.barnsdall.org/hollyhockhouse Phone: 323 660 4254 Completed in 1923, the former home of oil heiress Aline Barnsdall was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first project in Los Angeles. Guided tours of the interior are available midday on weekends, but the grounds (also known as the Barnsdall Art Park) are free,

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via Montenapoleone 8, Milan, IT Website: www.pasticceriacova Phone: +39 02 7600 5599 Pasticceria Cova, sometimes called Caffè Cova, has the distinction of being Italy’s oldest patisserie and, as Milan mom, Noona Peterson puts it, “a Milan instutition.” In 1817 a soldier by the name of Anotnio Cova opened a caffè which became a popular

Gelato Mio, London A little taste of Italy right in Holland Park, Gelato Mio offers creamy confections and Illy coffee alike. We love the real mint leaf flavor with chocolate chunks. Café & Meal Muji, Tokyo Yuki Mori Rutner comes to this café (affixed to the mammoth housewares store, Muji) for her daily chai, but

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 2054 Mountain Blvd, Piedmont`, US Website: www.hatchecolifestyle.com Phone: 510.339.7346 Hatch is an eco-friendly lifestyle boutique that the chicest items, many of which are handmade or fair trade. From jewelry and home accessories, to gifts and toys, this store is a virtual wonderland of choice items that need not be relegated solely to the eco-conscious.

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1002 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, US Website: www.albanysauna.com Phone: 510.525.6262 “At Albany Sauna & Hot Tubs, you can rent your own redwood tub by the hour. Each tub is in its own separate, fenced in, open-air space and is completely private. They are open late making it a great date night alternative by relaxing in