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Hong Kong Travel Guide

Arguably the most beautiful skyline in the world.

Hong Kong is an electric fast-paced fusion of East and West with its monstrous skyscrapers, endless food options, old-world street markets, and ferries that go from island to island.  Hong Kong is one of our favourite places in Asia and also a place where we always end up gaining some weight :)

This Hong Kong travel guide will help you plan your next vacation.

2 Day Hong Kong Itinerary – Highlights in 48 hours

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Hong Kong is one of the best hubs in Asia. Whether you’re connecting through the city and have a 48 hour layover or if you’re using it as a launching pad, this is a guide on how to plan a 2 day Hong Kong itinerary. Read more about Hong Kong Where to stay in Hong […]

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Where To Stay in Hong Kong – A Guide To Hotels and Neighbourhoods

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As a city that’s home to stunning urban skylines and juxtaposition both modern and ancient attractions, there’s so much to love about Hong Kong. To help get you started on where to stay in Hong Kong, this guide will introduce the primary neighbourhoods and what you’ll find in each. Once you take in the tantalizing […]

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Discovering Hong Kong’s Green Outdoors

Hong Kong is known for many things but perhaps the biggest surprise is how many green spaces there are and how easy it is to get away from the hustle and dazzle of the metropolis and clear your mind with spectacular hiking trails, eco-friendly destinations, and out-of-this-world beautiful natural landscapes.  Let us explore Hong Kong’s […]

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Three Best Side Trips from Hong Kong

So you have made it as far as Hong Kong, but are curious as to what lies across the border in China.  If you have a few extra days to spare during your visit to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, there are several easy links to the mainland that will give you a slice of […]

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1 Day Macau Itinerary – A Day Trip From Hong Kong

Macau is an awesome one day trip from Hong Kong that’s only a 55 minute boat ride away.  It’s a completely different vibe from the big city of Hong Kong.  Think of Macau as Asia’s version of Vegas but with old town Portuguese flare mixed around it. If you’re like most travellers, you’re going to be […]

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Best Prepaid SIM Card in Hong Kong is one2free

Practically everyone has a smartphone these days and we almost feel naked without data.  When you’re travelling, you know the feeling.  Wifi coverage in cities is spotty at best and fine you can check your mail and all of that when you get back to your hotel or hostel but we’re so spoiled with having […]

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Top 20 Hong Kong Must Eat Restaurants – A HK Food Guide

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One of the things you quickly realize about Hong Kong is that people here LOVE 2 things: shopping and eating.  If the locals aren’t out on the streets of Causeway Bay making purchases at SOGO or buying the latest Louis Vuitton bag, they’re out having dim sum or checking out the hottest eateries.  But the question […]

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Backpacking Asia Travel Guide – Lessons Learned

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These are the things you need to know before embarking on an epic adventure out to Asia as I did in 2012.  Brace yourself though.  It’s a lot of information and I’ve tried to summarize and organize it as best as I can. This is my own take on things I learned, things I wish […]

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3 Month Backpacking Asia Itinerary

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Summarizing my amazing trip to Asia with fully detailed itineraries A lot of you have asked for just a summary of everything I did this summer so I thought I’d slap together the itinerary into one article to make it easier to consume and disseminate. Read more about Asia How to find the best travel deals? […]

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