Losing Hong Kong
Hong Kong was never my home, but it was there when I needed it. Amid the congestion of Kowloon and Central, I felt at ease. It was an escape.
Hong Kong
A Different View of Hong Kong
I planned this trip to be different. Hong Kong is still a familiar city to me, but on this trip through the city I experienced the familiar and the new.
Protests and Police While Traveling
“And the riot squad they’re restless They need somewhere to go” – Bob Dylan, Desolation Row On this Monday morning I’m still catching up on the chaos in Hong Kong. The Occupy Central and pro-democracy movements came together on September 28, marching through the business districts in Central. The peaceful protest even attempted to leave …
Overlooking Hong Kong
After more than a month in Taipei, I’ve had time to reflect on past travels and destinations. I’ve started looking into weekend trips out of the city (I’m heading to Hualien shortly), including possible trips to places I’ve already been just to visit friends. After my hike up Xiangshan to get a better view of …
Junk in the Harbor, Hong Kong
One of my favorite things to do in Hong Kong was walk along Victoria Harbour in Kowloon and watch the ships against the backdrop of Central.
On a Cable Car to Buddha in Hong Kong
Great weather for an exceptional day to visit the giant Buddha in Hong Kong. A ride on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car provided panoramic views of Lantau.
Chewing on Air
Airpocalypse around Beijing reminded me about the air pollution when I lived in Shenzhen–the hazy days I saw there and even in Hong Kong.
Hiding Beneath the Clouds
After contemplating my fortune when it comes to atmospheric elements and scenic photography, I remembered my first trip to Hong Kong. The weather was absolutely miserable. It was late May and the humidity was unbearable. Being my first time in Hong Kong, my uncle decided he should show me around a bit. We ducked into …
HK at 15
July 1 marks 15 years since Hong Kong was returned to mainland China. I wasn’t around long enough to notice the significant changes.
Advantage Hong Kong
I spent almost four years as a expat in Shenzhen, China, which is not known for much other than its factories. It had some redeeming qualities, but lacked true character. However, it did have one advantage over any other Chinese city: it was right next to Hong Kong. It was six months before my first …