HONG KONG |
I moved to Hong Kong in October 2014. This page will continue to be a work in process as I explore the area. I have an ongoing blog but for visitor's sake will summarize blog topic areas to make the information more digestible - see the link below:
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Ridiculously high end hotels to budget hostels and guesthouses. I was able to find a hostel in Causeway Bay for under $20/night otherwise I would have stayed in Chungking Mansions - a dodgy but landmark location in Kowloon.
FOOD
Ridiculously high end to a few dollars for a meal. I tried a few Dim Sum places but otherwise focused on finding Western style food to satisfy future cravings. I was successful with Pizza but still need to do some work on Hamburgers.
SITES, ATTRACTIONS, ADVENTURES
Saving most of this for the period when I return to Hong Kong and find a job. I’ll update accordingly.
IN "COUNTRY" TRAVEL
Metro and Bus cover the island very well. The hostel or hotel can provide instructions and route numbers to go wherever you need. Considering how expensive the city is taxi’s were cheap. You can take a bus or Metro from the airport to city center.
Ridiculously high end hotels to budget hostels and guesthouses. I was able to find a hostel in Causeway Bay for under $20/night otherwise I would have stayed in Chungking Mansions - a dodgy but landmark location in Kowloon.
FOOD
Ridiculously high end to a few dollars for a meal. I tried a few Dim Sum places but otherwise focused on finding Western style food to satisfy future cravings. I was successful with Pizza but still need to do some work on Hamburgers.
SITES, ATTRACTIONS, ADVENTURES
Saving most of this for the period when I return to Hong Kong and find a job. I’ll update accordingly.
- Peak Tram - a necessary tourist trap
- Star Ferry - the best way to see Hong Kong’s skyline
- Happy Valley - the best city based sporting venue
IN "COUNTRY" TRAVEL
Metro and Bus cover the island very well. The hostel or hotel can provide instructions and route numbers to go wherever you need. Considering how expensive the city is taxi’s were cheap. You can take a bus or Metro from the airport to city center.