Down Des Voeux Road crossing Hong Kong Island’s Central area towards Sheung Wan is an old indoor market dating back to the days of old Hong Kong – Western Market. The northern part that remains a shopping area today was
Chocolate Hills : Bohol
To get the best of Bohol island in the Filipino Visayas, I rented a motorbike and went for a cross-island trip. At the center of Bohol, about two hours from the entry port of Tagbilaran, are the Chocolate Hills, perhaps
Shenzhen Museum
Shenzhen’s growing fast, really fast. It’s sometimes a bit scary just how quickly things move in this city. Coming in every once in a while from Hong Kong and taking a cab through the city I’m always amazed at how
Elephant Hill Scenic Park : Guilin
In the most unfortunate weather possible I concluded my disappointing visit to Guilin in the “scenic park” of Elephant Trunk Hill. Can’t win them all, can you? But I’m used to it by now as it seems like most times
Golden Bauhinia Square
Someone please explain this to me. For the life of me, I don’t understand why Hong Kong sees the Golden Bauhinia as a tourist attraction. The first time I was in Wan Chai with the HK Walks booklet I followed
Zhi Nan Temple : Taipei
Up the monkey mountains of Muzha (Houshan, 猴山) on the terrific Maokong Gondola is one of Taipei’s prime temples – Chi Nan Temple – offering superb views of southern Taipei City combined with the cultural atmosphere of the local religions.
Tin Hau Fire Dragon : Mid Autumn Lantern Festival 2011
Consider me a real Hong Kong local. I have not missed a single year of the Tin Hau Fire Dragon dance and the Victoria Park (Causeway Bay) Mid Autumn Lantern Festival since I arrived in Hong Kong (2009 ; 2010).
Southern Beaches of Siquijor : Local Kids
On my second visit to Siquijor I stayed with a resort on the south-western side of the island, hoping to explore a bit more of the southern beaches. After visiting the local waterfalls, watching a local cocking fighting match and
Lugnason Falls : Siquijor
Not far from Napo and San Juan on the small island of Siquijor in the Filipino Visayas are the Lugnason Falls. Unlike the larger Cambugahay Falls which are considered a prime attraction on Siquijor, the Lugnason Falls nobody really knows
Pixar – 25 Years of Animation : HK Heritage Museum Exhibition
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum has proven, on a number of occasions, that it can host world class exhibitions that bring in long lines of enthusiastic visitors. First there was the wonderful Couture exhibition with the golden age of fashion
