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Hong Kong on the Cheap
In an international city like Hong Kong, there are countless ways to spend your days as a tourist. Here are a few noteworthy and cheap activities to add to your itinerary. Victoria Peak is one of Hong Kong’s most famous tourist attractions, and it is accessible by bus and taxi, as well as private car.
Free Things to do in Singapore
By Sydney Stonner Singapore is a major world city known for its signature drink–the Singapore sling–and its rather harsh rules and fines for things like jaywalking and chewing gum. As an international financial center and tourist destination, Singapore is not necessarily a budget-friendly place to travel. However, quite a few of the city’s sights are [...]
10 Free Things to Do in Hong Kong
Many tourist attractions in Hong Kong, such as the local amusement parks, aren’t cheap; and the city is full of designer clothes and luxury goods. But, there are quite a few things to do in this Asian metropolis that are free and fun.
Safe drinking water is a luxury in many travel destinations
Anyone who has traveled outside the US and Europe knows that in some destinations one everyday modern convenience becomes almost a luxury: drinking water. In many developing countries, tap water is not potable. And when I went to the Philippines, one place we stayed…
Escape from the Hong Kong concrete jungle
Hong Kong is famous for its impressive skylines and tall buildings, being one of the most important economic centers in Asia. But actually, it’s relatively easy to escape from the concrete jungle here. There are many beaches and hiking trails, as well as nature preserves and parks.
My journey to Shenzhen, complete with a fake Louis Vuitton
Before I came to Hong Kong, I thought it was only an island. After arriving, I learned that the territory extends onto the mainland of the Asian continent and shares a border with China. This past weekend, my boyfriend and I had the chance to cross that border into Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
The mid-autumn festival in Hong Kong
One way to celebrate the festival in Hong Kong is to attend the carnival set up in Victoria Park, accessible from the Causeway Bay and Tin Hau MTR stations. This is a carnival in a looser sense of the word–there aren’t duck-shooting games or ski ball stalls. However, there are small groups of performers stationed throughout the park showcasing
Home from Hong Kong: Reverse Culture Shock
I learned the term “reverse culture shock” during preparations for my first study abroad experience to Australia in 2007. The study abroad counselors warned all students headed for international study that not only is it possible to feel culture shock when arriving in a new country, but also it can be experienced upon returning home.
Guide to Hong Kong transportation
The Mass Transit Railway, almost always referred to as the MTR, is Hong Kong’s subway system. It is quite extensive, reaching into the New Territories all the way to the Chinese border. However, there is only one MTR line on Hong Kong Island, along its northern edge; so, any of the island’s southern areas must be reach by other means.
Hong Kong’s famous Star Ferry
Nowadays, travel between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon is quite simple. Buses, taxis and private cars can drive through an underwater tunnel to go from side to side. The subway system also crosses underneath Victoria Harbor in a couple of locations. But before those more modern conveniences, people had to take junk boats or ferries to navigate across.
