Afew weeks ago, Audrey of That Backpacker wrote an article about something that really hit home for me– being a lazy traveler. She complained how she had been living in Chaing Mai, Thailand for almost a whole month, yet she had barely gone to explore past her apartment. This lazy traveler syndrome seems to affect a lot of travelers who […]
The Peak is a well known spot in Hong Kong, and arguably the most popular tourist destination. If you only have time to visit one area in Hong Kong, visit here for breath-taking views of one of the world’s most stunning skylines. There’s plenty to do at The Peak besides getting a glimpse of the city from a bird’s […]
Planning a visit to China? If so, you’ll need a visa. And unfortunately for Americans, that visa can be a little tricky (and a little pricey) to get. Unlike many other Asian countries, you cannot arrive at China’s border and apply for a visa on the spot. Applying for a visa can be a bit […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from The Peak, Hong Kong. Victoria Peak, known locally as simply The Peak, is one of the top tourist spots in Hong Kong. Although not many locals take the time to visit, they really should. I’ve sadly only been twice, but it’s one […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from the Nan Lian Garden, Hong Kong. Amidst the multitude of high-rises in Diamond Hill is an oasis. The tranquil Nan Lian garden is one of my favorite places in all of Hong Kong. Built in traditional Tang dynasty style, I […]
The fun first two days of Chinese New Year has since come and gone. All the parades are over, the fireworks and firecrackers extinguished, and the lunar fairs closed. The third day, in my opinion, is probably the least fun day of all– but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still things to do! Known as “chec hao”, this day is considered a likely […]
Valentine’s Day is just a couple of days away and if you aren’t sure how to spend it this year, look no further. Here are 10 romantic things to do in Hong Kong. (And really these can apply to any time of the year, not just Valentine’s Day.) Top Romantic Things to Do for Couples […]
Hong Kong Disneyland is currently celebrating their “Golden Chinese New Year Celebration” representing prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Although this year was lacking a parade filled with lions and an overall snake theme– there were still plenty of lucky red and gold decorations around the park. While there is so much to […]
With China having invented fireworks, you can be sure Hong Kong has some of the best! And while the Chinese New Year fireworks in Hong Kong will be nothing short of spectacular, for those of you planning to try to watch the fireworks this year, there are a few things you should know. Although this will be […]
Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in Hong Kong. And with the official celebration kicking off tomorrow, today has been quite the busy day for many as they prepare for this important event. That’s right– before you can receive your lai see, watch fancy parades and throw oranges into ancient trees, there is a lot of preparing that […]