Central, on Hong Kong Island, is the area where modern Hong Kong started its life from, and although many of the fascinating colonial buildings that once dominated the area had given way to glittering skyscrapers and swish shopping malls, there are still more than a handful of attractions around here that are well worth visiting. [...]
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Hong Kong in 3 Days
Jan 13
A three day break from teaching English in Thailand was clearly a justifying claim for a brief excursion to Hong Kong from Bangkok. I arrived mid afternoon to the very friendly and high tech airport. The airport link train located literally inside of the airport was an easy ride to Hong Kong train station. Through [...]
If there is one thing I am good at it is living beyond my means. Though not necessarily a commendable trait, it has made me a hardcore bargain hunter for everything – from food, to sleeping quarters, to clothes, to transportation. I may not be rich, I must admit, but street smart– yes I am! [...]
The loop which is a 600km circuit which starts from Chiang Mai and takes you through Mae Hong Son province via the towns of Mae Sariang,Mae Hong Son and Pai, ending back up at Chiang Mai. The Mae Hong Son Loop can be taken heading south in a clockwise direction passing Mae Sariang first or [...]
Have you been to Hong Kong, Asia’s World City? We have the world’s best airport here along with many other interesting things for you to explore. Being a native Hong Kong Chinese, I have assembled a list of the top 10 activities for your easy reference. To get the best of your Hong Kong travel, [...]
Down & Out in Hong Kong
Nov 18
Having spent over two-and-a-half straight years in the Chinese mainland without leave, it was with both anticipation and apprehension that I recently crossed the southern border into Asia’s wealthiest city. Despite its one-stop-shopping popularity with Mainland expats needing new clothes and a new visa, I truly had no idea what to expect in the former [...]
Travel To Hong Kong
Nov 18
Hong Kong! The legendary Chinese city of life and lights, where millionaires rub shoulders with fresh-off-the-boat immigrants, skyscrapers overshadow shanties and class division are as dramatic as the neon that illuminates it all. Located on the southernmost banks of the Chinese mainland and pressed against the South China Sea, there truly is nowhere else in [...]
Nightlife in Hong Kong
Nov 3
As well as providing exceptional shopping, Hong Kong is also an often sought after travel destination because of its vibrant nightlife. Hong Kong embraces everything from the ritziest floor shows with top local and international talent, down to alley way restaurant dining and karaoke bars. Hong Kong caters for all tastes and desires. The most [...]
Hong Kong, a leading commercial center of the world, is also a great place to travel to. Tourists visiting the metropolis have found their trip to be a very enjoyable and enlightening one. This is an excellent place for sightseeing, shopping or simply moving around. No matter how many times you visit the city there [...]
Hong Kong has a world of exquisite, mouth-watering dining options. If you can’t find anything to your liking to eat in Hong Kong, your palate has suffered a stroke and died years ago. The variety and smells are endless, follow your taste buds to the exquisite tastes of the orient, or just a plain old [...]