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Wrapping Up Our Trip in Hong Kong and Macau Well, it had to happen sooner or later…the final post of the trip…as written from the plane ride home and finished up in NYC. This final entry covers our last week in Hong Kong and Macau where we stayed in... (Continue reading) Thoughts on Hong Kong, Skylines and Kowloon Consisting of a few islands and a chunk of mainland connected to China, Hong Kong is really a large and spread out city that also doubles as its own country: much like Singapore. Ferries are the most popular way to... (Continue reading) Dim Sum, Congee, Donkey and Boar Meat, Jellyfish and Other Foods As it is a big city, Hong Kong boasts a wide variety of food from all over the world and we took full advantage of the selection. However, when we did treat ourselves to Asian fare, it usually consisted of... (Continue reading) Staying in Chungking Mansions: A Tenement Building with Bedbugs, Indian Food, Racial Tensions and Closet Sized Rooms When the guidebook said that the best budget backpacker accommodation in Hong Kong was in Kowloon at a place called Chungking Mansions, I got excited by the name. However, when we pulled up at 12:30am after our flight from Bangkok... (Continue reading) Friends From Home, Skylines and Giant Buddha Statues in Hong Kong After eight months with no visitors, Karen (Carrie’s childhood friend), Ben (who Carrie used to nanny for) and Michelle (Karen’s friend) all coordinated the start to their backpacking trips to meet up for a few days in Hong Kong. It... (Continue reading) The Bird and Goldfish Markets Heading to the Yuen Po Street Bird Market in Hong Kong, I really just expected to see a bunch of birds and supplies for sale. Sure, the market had that, but it also was a hang out place for older... (Continue reading) A Night on the Town Starts at 7-ElevenWritten on 16 Sep, 2009 at 17:16 in ...Hong Kong, ..Crazy Stories, ..Parties, Cities | viewed 119 times | No Comments
 Unlike the rest of Southeast Asia where one can buy an alcoholic drink and consume it walking down the street, Hong Kong has a no open container law. This made things difficult when Carrie, Karen, Ben, Michelle and I just... (Continue reading) Portuguese Streets, Beautiful Buildings and a Lady Gaga Concert in MacauWritten on 16 Sep, 2009 at 17:11 in ...Hong Kong, ..This & That, Cities, Macau | viewed 152 times | No Comments
 Located an hour boat ride from Hong Kong, Macau is a completely separate country that feels like a mix between Portugal and Asia. We were originally unsure if we would even go, but after seeing a sign for a Lady... (Continue reading) Wrapping Up Our Trip in Hong Kong and Macau – This and ThatWritten on 16 Sep, 2009 at 17:09 in ...Hong Kong, ..This & That, Cities | viewed 825 times | No Comments
 Money in Hong Kong is very weird, with multiple versions of each bill issued by separate banks. At one point I had five different Hong Kong 20 dollar bills in my wallet. The sign next to the line for Hong... (Continue reading) Wrapping Up Our Trip in Hong Kong and Macau – Photos and VideosWritten on 16 Sep, 2009 at 17:07 in ...Hong Kong, ..Photo Links, Macau | viewed 98 times | No Comments
Flickr Links: Hong Kong Highlights Macau Highlights Food Chungking Mansions Videos: Chungking Mansions Walkthrough A Symphony of Lights... (Continue reading) Follow Adventures of a GoodManSubscribe by RSS feed or by e-mail address to receive latest news and updates. Hot topics
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