One of the must experiences in Hong Kong to get a feel for local culture is to participate in a horse racing event. It took me almost 3 years in Hong Kong to finally attend one, but even though this
Bank of China Tower Observation Deck: Central HK
If you want to go up to see Hong Kong from above but don’t feel like having to pay anything to a tourist trap or a pricey drink in a skyscraper bar, then there are other options available to you
Spectacular Hong Kong Views from ICC Sky100
If you’re looking for truly panoramic views of Hong Kong, then it would make sense that the best place for that would be Hong Kong’s tallest tower – the International Commerce Centre, which just so happens to be located in
Oriental Pearl TV Tower Observation Deck : Shanghai
The Oriental Pearl TV & Radio Tower is probably one of the oddest looking skyscrapers in the world. Took me some time to warm up to it, and I remember that upon first look I thought it’s utterly ugly and
Spectacular Shenzhen Views from Kingkey 100 Saint Regis
There are days when the beauty of Shenzhen really shines, and when a day like that finally happens, make your way to Shenzhen’s new Kingkey 100 skyscraper and head up to the Saint Regis Hotel bar on the 97th floor.
Harbor Grand: HK Fireworks
Hong Kong fireworks can get really spectacular and there are a few chances for you to catch that in Hong Kong throughout the year. Myself, I think I’ve seen the fireworks half a dozen times already, maybe more, from different
HK Museum of Medical Sciences : Sheung Wan
After over three years in Hong Kong I’m slowly running out of new museums to visit. But, still, every once in a while I happen to stumble upon a new HK local treat I haven’t seen before, and so one
Zhongshan Park : Beijing
Zhongshan Park (中山公園), is a lovely little park just off of the Forbidden City in Beijing that used to serve as the imperial gardens. Now a public park, it offers the visitors some peace and tranquility with lots of gardens,
Hulishan Fortress : Xiamen
Being the lovely and prosperous coastal Chinese town that it is, Xiamen naturally has some strategic significance and that obviously lends to some interesting history. There’s not much available in English on Xiamen’s role in many of the conflicts China
Villa Marmarine : Recommended Siquijor Accommodation
Villa Marmarine was something special. I don’t normally mention the accommodation I stay with, since with my budget it’s usually nothing very exciting to write home about. But, every once in a while I do come across a lovely surprise
