Having spent most of my previous visit to Hong Kong exploring the more-frequented Central business district, this time I opted to stay at the Hotel Madera in colorful Kowloon to experience literally a different side of the city. The Madera is conveniently situated one short block from the Jordan MRT station and mere meters from […]
Destinations
The Best Meals I Ate in Hong Kong
If you read this blog regularly, it should come as no surprise that I ate very well on my most recent adventure to Hong Kong. Although this was a solo trip for me, I didn’t always have to dine alone. In one happy coincidence, a friend’s holiday overlapped with my own and we met up […]
Stanley: A Beach Town in Hong Kong
As exciting as I find the bustle of downtown Hong Kong, another highlight is the ease with which one can remove oneself to a more idyllic setting. On the recommendation of friends, one morning I caught a bus in Central and an hour later ended up in Stanley, a charming village along the sparkling waters […]
Victoria Peak and Victoria Harbor, in Photos
Once known as Hong Kong Harbor, Victoria Harbor earned its current moniker after it sheltered the British fleet during the reign of Queen Victoria. These days, the only fleet to be seen on the waters is that of the Star Ferry, which has been shuttling passengers to and fro since the 1880s. With one-way fare […]
Tai O Fishing Village and Hong Kong’s Big Buddha
Lantau Island, the largest of Hong Kong’s nearly 200 islands, is home to the Tian Tan Buddha, Hong Kong Disneyland and the international airport. With indigenous forests covering roughly half of Lantau, it’s easy to forget that you’re still in one of the most densely populated cities in the world. In fact, the island provides […]