Hong Kong Impressions
My short visit in Hong Kong was a stimulating, perhaps over-stimulating, series of strong impressions. Here are some of the strongest ones.
My short visit in Hong Kong was a stimulating, perhaps over-stimulating, series of strong impressions. Here are some of the strongest ones.
Tai O village in Hong Kong is known as a picturesque village of stilt houses. Up close, though, it raises questions about poverty tourism.
The Big Buddha on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island is breathtaking because of the beauty of its mountain setting and the stunning cable car ride up to its base.
Victoria Peak, the mountain that looms over the skyscrapers of Hong Kong, is one of Hong Kong’s top tourist attractions.
Hong Kong Park is a destination in itself, with an oddly wide variety of things to see: an aviary, a museum, a conservatory, and more.
Car-free Lamma Island is the third largest island of Hong Kong after Hong Kong itself and Lantau.
A thorough review of the Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit including its rooms, restaurants and facilities, plus honest recommendations.
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An update of an old review of a SCOTTeVEST travel vest, this version adds reviews of a jacket and a hoodie, and gets much more positive in the process.
Truly practical advice for women traveling alone. Tips for sleeping, eating, socializing and lots more travel advice for solo female travel!
These minimalist packing tips give you a step-by-step guide: everything you need to know and do to travel with carry-on luggage only!
5 tips for respectful travel: advice on how to interact with local people and communities in a way that respects their culture and traditions.
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Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post in that I received a free SIM card with credit from Tellink in return for reviewing it. All opinions are, as always, my own. Those of us who…
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