East Asia Tag

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1703436857048{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"]Rabindranath Tagore, a famous Indian poet lovingly called Korea the ‘Land of the Morning Calm’. But for me, Korea was the ‘Land of my Dreams’. It got dreamier with the number of K-dramas I watched. I started with the romantic ones, moved on to some sci-fi, comedy and family drama,...

24 December, 2023 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hello traveller! You are looking at one of my favourite destinations in the world. I love South Korea. Even more than in Japan (although I like the food there better). But South Korea has an amazing vibe. Seoul is so clean and beautiful. I cannot forget the gorgeous trees, yellow and orange in...

24 October, 2023 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697215438442{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"]So you are in Hong Kong and trying to figure out how to go around? To summarize it, it is super duper easy. You buy a card, put money on it, and tap it on every type of transport option you can find. And that’s pretty much it. Hong Kong...

10 October, 2023 /
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696261264199{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"]Hong Kong is expensive. Expensive as shit! I thought it couldn’t be worse than Tokyo (although the only thing super expensive there was the stay). But I felt that almost everything in general was expensive in Hong Kong - stay, food, groceries, souvenirs, transportation and even alcohol. But I loved the fact that a lot of places in Hong Kong are free to visit. It is just lovely! It befits a great city. And it's not just the natural parks and the wilderness that are accessible to everyone. But also museums, parks, monasteries and several tourist attractions. So if you want to save a few dollars on tickets, here are a few places and things in Hong Kong that you can visit for free.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text="1. Victoria Peak" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1696255443106{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"][vc_column_text]Victoria Peak will always top the list of things to do in Hong Kong. It is one of the oldest and most premium neighbourhoods of Hong Kong and gives a great view of the island and the harbour. You should not miss it. But as advertised, the most common way to reach Victoria Peak is by The Peak Tram, a century-old tramway to the top. You don’t have to do the same.  A more fun and absolutely free way to explore Victoria Peak is by hiking to the top. It takes about an hour to do the hike from the base. The hiking trail is easy to follow. You can stop at several points as the aerial view of the city starts to get better. You can also carry some food with you. On the top, you can walk around the Peak Circle trail and visit the Victoria Gardens. All of them are free to visit and explore as well. Read our article to learn more about how to travel to Victoria Peak, Hong Kong.
02 October, 2023 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697213641032{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"]I always think location is the most important thing in a vacation and a good time. A bad location can seriously add to a lot of stress in your travel. And a great place can simply make the same vacation a delight. Take it from me, I have tried it...

26 September, 2023 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Macau was fascinating for me. It is a place like no other. It is colonial Portuguese intertwined with Chinese ghettos. On one side, you will find the ruins of European churches. On the other side, the city is full of magnificent casinos and raving nightlife. It was difficult to wrap my head around...

25 September, 2023 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1695312275189{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"]Have you seen the movie - In the Mood for Love? It spoiled Hong Kong for me. I had fantasized about a city that was dynamic and bustling. And yet on the corner, you will find noodle shops with the shopkeepers selling on top of their voice. I also imagined...

21 September, 2023 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1695308198356{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"]There is only one way to see the world-famous skyline of Hong Kong stretching across both sides of Victoria Harbour. Actually, there are quite a few ways :P. But the best one is from the top of Victoria Peak. For most tourists, this sits on top of their Hong Kong...

21 September, 2023 /