One of the greatest things about Hong Kong is that it has the outlying islands. From the gorgeous and scenic Lantau island (with Ngong Ping 360, Tai O Village etc.), through Lamma Island, to Cheung Chau you can spend days
Art HK 11: Hong Kong International Art Fair 2011
The Hong Kong International Arts Festival 2011 closed on Sunday, and it was my third time after also attending the 2009 and 2010 exhibitions. The exhibition seems to get bigger, more crowded and more interesting as the years go by.
Skopje : Capital of Macedonia
Saint Naum Springs at National Park Galicica, Lake Ohrid, Ohrid, Saint Naum Monastery, Strumica, & Bitola are some of the wonderful spots I had the pleasure of visiting in Macedonia. Skopje is the capital city of Macedonia and has the
Taipei International Flora Exposition
The Taipei International Flora Exposition was a terrific event. It’s been a month since it closed and a few months since my visit, so it about time I get around to share that experience with you and show you how
Thieves‘ Market: Cat Street @ Lascar Row
Looking for a bargain on Chinese antiques? I suggest you start from the Thieves’ Market (Cat Street, or Cat Alley) up on Lascar Row from Sheung Wan. There’s a lot of touristic and antique fake junk there to complement the
Sveti Stefan : Montenegro on the road
Montenegro’s gorgeous. Kotor Bay, Cetinje, Ulcinj and Lovćen National Park are some of the terrific spots that I’ve the pleasure of visiting while there. There were a few stunning stops we had on our trip from Ulcinj to Lovcen, and
Jerusalem’s Ghost Valley Weekend Farmers’ Market
German Colony is a one of Jerusalem’s special neighborhoods. In recent years it has really been blooming with new restaurants, arts & crafts shops, and coffee shops opening up to mainly serve the more traditional Anglo people of Jerusalem. In
Sanxia : Old Street & Zushi Temple
Want to get a feel of mingling with the Taiwanese crowds? Try Sanxia’s Old Street on a public holiday. You’re in for a special treat. There’s barely room to breath,you just go where the crowds push you… If
Sun & Moon Pagodas : Guilin
I went to Guilin at the worst possible weather, but still managed to see a thing or two. One of those things was the main symbol of Guilin – twin pagodas called “Sun & Moon Pagodas” in a lake near
City of David : Jerusalem
City of David is definitely one of the top attractions for anyone visiting Jerusalem. It’s in the middle of a political controversy, but while it’s still accessible and thriving you’d be wise to go and experience a bit of fantasy
