A DAY IN HONG KONG

 

START THE DAY WITH BREAKFAST AT A CHA HAAN TENG

Secure a seat at a local cha haan by bumping elbows with the breakfast crowd for a robust morning tea-set meal. Literally translates as “tea restaurants”, these universal Hong Kong diners are as essential of local dining culture and can be seen on every block of every district in this busy city. Western dishes such as French toast, macaroni and ham and scrambled eggs are given an Asian twist to them that has been satisfying local appetites since the culture of cha haan teng exploded on the scene in the 50s.

MORNING STROLL THROUGH SHEUNG WAN

Failing to provide an unanticipated surprise around the corner, this fast redeveloping neighbourhood mixes the old with the new with art galleries, curios, traditional medicine shops and temples. Begin walking along the section of Des Voeux road also known as Dried Seafood Street and have a peek into traditional stores and stalls where you can buy edible and medicinal ingredients such as “wind-dried” sausage, salted fish, century eggs and more. The go up towards the Upper Lascar Row or Cat Street, where antique shops and stalls selling bric-a-brac and second hand items can be found. Walk a few steps and you’ll find the Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road, which dates back to 1847.

EAT LUNCH LIKE A LOCAL WITH DIM SUM

Your trip to Hong Kong will not be complete without trying the traditional yum cha or dim sum, so head on over to Tim Ho Wan at IFC Mall in Central, which is one of the cheapest Michellin-starred restaurants in the world. The place always has a long queue so try to go outside of standard lunch and dinner hours.

THE PEAK AND ITS EXTRAORDINARY SKYLINE

Once you’re full to walk, hop on the Peak Tram next and take in the amazing harbour views as this funny little funicular winds its way in the impossibly sharp mountainside. The stunning skyline view from the Peak never fails to impress, but a walk through the Lugard Road and Harlech Road circuit offers just as many spectacular vantage points and only half the tourists.

EXPERIENCE THE FRAGRANT HARBOUR FROM THE STAR FERRY

The Star Ferry, for more than 120 years has been transporting commuters back and forth between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and still remains the cheapest way to cross the harbour. These pretty green and white, open-air ferries best seats can be located along the sides of the top deck, providing an amazing panoramic views of towering skyscrapers.

A LOW KEY AND LOCAL DAI PAI DONG DINNER

There are only about a dozen officially licensed dai pai pong existing in the city to date, the word is now used more commonly to mean open-air food stalls characterized by their folding tables, questionable cleanliness and roadside atmosphere. Some can also be found indoors into cooked food centres found in every district.

 

HAVE A DRINK ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Finish your day in Hong Kong with a fancy cocktail at Ozone, which is the highest bar in the world. Miles away from the budget-friendly food stalls along the street, the glitz and glamour of your environments truly put into viewpoint the massive divide between rich and poor in Hong Kong. Stay and appreciate the scenery as long as you like, the neon skyline remains forever fascinating in an Asian city that never sleeps.

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WHY DO PEOPLE TRAVEL?

 

At some point in their lives, many people will have an urge to roam around the world. This could either be a two week holiday to somewhere warm and sunny or to a life changing year long trip. There are different reasons why people travel but often times it is caused by something, which could be about an event or an unexpected change of feeling giving you the desire to hunt for an adventure.

Here are the top reasons why people travel:

VISIT FAMILY

Sometimes, some family members relocate to a different country. It can be simply in a country next to yours or on the other side of the globe. Wherever they are you will surely want to give them a visit at one point in time. It is always a great feeling not just to visit your family and catch up but you get to also experience and see how they live and get up close and personal with the new culture they’re adopting into.

SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS

One of the best times in anyone’s life is a world trip. You can make memories that can last a life time and what better way to experience and enjoy these unforgettable memories than with close friends. Planning and scheduling a trip or holiday with friends is a great way to say goodbye before parting ways for college or university or simply to just do something you and your friends will always remember.

ESCAPE THE COLDER OR WARMER CLIMATE

No matter where you are in the world, you will at some point, get tired in a too hot or too cold environment. Many people go on travels simply to escape the weather they are experiencing on a day to day basis. People who live in colder environments tend to go to tropical countries while people who live in a very warm country try to visit countries with activities like skiing which they could not experience in their own country.

DISCOVER A NEW CULTURE

There are people who simply want to escape their dull life and look for adventures. They crave for the unexpected and want to deepen their understanding in other cultures.

WANDERLUST

Wanderlust means to walk and have a very strong or irresistible desire. This means that the reason you travel is because you have that urge in you. You simply want to travel and not have any particular reason why you booked a flight.

Whatever the reason that made you decide to travel, there is no doubt that you will have the most amazing time of your life.

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Have A Fun Filled Day in NYC

 

Watch a Show at United Palace Theatre

Built in the 1930s, United Palace is one of the New York places that has steadily become an institution and an essential part of the city’s cultural makeup. Part church, music venue, and part non-profit cultural centre, this is a place where something cool is happening on every day of the week, guaranteed. And if you’re into music, do keep up with their programme, because artists like Bob Dylan, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Sonic Youth have performed here.

Have a Kayaking Adventure at Pier 26

Okay, New York City may not be the immediate choice of vacation destination if you like relaxing experiences in nature, but look hard enough and you’ll even be able to find that in this magical city. Pier 26 is a recent addition to the peaceful Hudson River Park, and here you will find a boathouse that offers kayaking trips on the Hudson during the spring and summer months of the year at absolutely no cost. What’s stopping you?

Watch Offbeat Films at Spectacle Theater

If you’re a real cinema buff, you might want to forsake another trip to another museum for some time spent in a movie theatre watching a film. There are so many cool movie theatres to choose from in the city, but we really love Spectacle Theater in Brooklyn when we want to watch something away from the mainstream. Located in trendy Williamsburg, this theatre is committed to screening overlooked works and forgotten gems. Just remember to bring your own snacks because no food or drinks are sold on the premises.

Indulge at Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies

Okay, key lime pie is not a New York dessert – it comes from the sunshine state of Florida. But it’s still a wholesome piece of Americana, and with key lime pies as good as the ones found at Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies in Brooklyn, we think that you’d be a fool not to indulge in at least one slice on your visit to the Big Apple. And if you fancy trying out a new take on the key lime pie, you can eat a chocolate covered pie on a stick. Need we say more? 

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