A GUIDE TO HONG KONG When people think of Hong Kong, they think of high rises, densely populated streets, lots of noise and constant energy. It’s city meets jungle. There are only a handful of places in the world that feel like home, places I could live. Before this trip, those places had been Austin, … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Visit Hong Kong
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A Night at The Upper House, Hong Kong
On a recent trip to Asia, I spent two weekends in Hong Kong. On the first weekend, I stayed in a reasonable hotel in the Wan Chai district (found via Booking.com). In between weekends, I traveled to Japan to meet a friend from the States, and explore Tokyo and Kyoto. At the end of our … Continue reading A Night at The Upper House, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Day Trip: Lantau Island
When I first started planning for my trip to Asia, I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of suggestions people shared with me. One thing that kept popping up for Hong Kong was a day trip to Lantau Island. When people think of Hong Kong, they think of high rises, densely populated streets, lots of … Continue reading Hong Kong Day Trip: Lantau Island
Where to Eat & Drink in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Dense, populated, colorful, energetic. It's city meets jungle. Everyone told me I'd like Hong Kong, but I wasn't prepared to love it so much. Hong Kong is made up of over 230 islands, along with a part attached to mainland China called Kowloon. We stayed on Hong Kong Island, which is where the … Continue reading Where to Eat & Drink in Hong Kong
#TravelCrush: Hong Kong
Being a true Type A personality, I'm already planning my 30th birthday trip even though it's a year and a half away. Thailand has been on my travel list for as long as I can remember, so I'm excited to finally be planning a trip to a country I've heard such incredible things about. As part … Continue reading #TravelCrush: Hong Kong