Hong Kong has many wonderful getaway islands, offering good day-trip hike getaways from the hustle bustle of Hong Kong urban life. The longer I stayed in Hong Kong, the harder it became to find new escapes, so it was wonderful
Museum Siam : Bangkok
Bangkok has a lot of hidden gems, and every time I visit I get to see new wonderful things that I missed in previous visits. In my last visit in Bangkok I got to linger a bit longer and make
High Island Reservoir and Pak Lap Loop : Sai Kung
Sai Kung has some of Hong Kong’s most gorgeous scenery, and it’s always a treat to be able to explore more of that region. Though I’ve covered many of the main hikes in that region, I occasionally am able to
Visions of Bangkok 2022 : Thailand
I’ve been to Bangkok several times before, but it seems like every time I have a different experience and find a new side to the city. In my visit during 2022 escaping the Hong Kong lock-down measures against the growing
Lhong 1919 19th century Chinese mansion : Bangkok Thailand
On the western banks of the Chao Phraya river crossing Bangkok in Thonburi, is a newly renovated area of an old 19th century Chinese mansion, that is worth a visit. I visited during the pandemic, discovering it by staying nearby
Hiking the Hong Kong trail Section 7 Tai Tam Harbour to Stanley
Hong Kong trail section 7 connects with the Tai Tam reservoir trails and Dragon’s back. I’ve done the Dragon’s Back hike in south eastern Hong Kong many times, and I was looking for something new in the area. Hong Kong
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Bangkok
Lots of fun attractions and things to do in Bangkok. Since I’ve been to Bangkok a few times, I thought I pretty much covered it all, but seems like I’ve barely scratched the surface. Bangkok has a selection of interesting
Snake Farm (Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute) : Bangkok Thailand
Bangkok has its fair share of quirky attractions, and I thought I’ve been to most of those, but in my recent visit I was able to discover a few new ones, and among those was the Snake Farm. Also called
Tsz Shan Monastery & White Buddha : Northern Hong Kong
I’ve lived in Hong Kong for such a long time, that there are very few places that I have not visited. For year I’ve been planning to go visit Tsz Shan Monastery to see up close and in person the
Tung Lung Chau hike : Hong Kong
Tung Lung Chao is an island to the east of Hong Kong island and south of the Clearwater Bay area. There are a few ferries from both HK island and Kowloon sides, and many HK hikers like to stay on
