In my final day in Crete I was exploring the region east to Heraklion, and I started my day at the Lychnostatis Open Air Museum that shows Cretan traditional life. It started with a brief presentation (can skip) and then
Razor Hill Clear Water Bay Hong Kong
Razor Hill in Clearwater Bay in north-eastern Hong Kong is a fairly easy hike with some gorgeous panoramic views of the Sai Kung peninsula and islands, as well as the Clearwater Bay Hong Kong University of Science and Technology campus,
GoGreen Pineapple and Alpaca farm : Northern Hong Kong
In one of my northern Hong Kong stays I was looking for something new and exciting to do, having done most of the hikes in that area, when I came across the GoGreen Pineapple and Alpaca farm. That seemed, well,
Greek Mythology Thematic Park : Crete
During my last day in Crete, I was hoping to do something near Heraklion to learn more about the mythological aspects of Crete. You get glimpses into that as you go through the historical sites of the islands, and I
CUHK museum of climate change : Hong Kong
I’ve been to Chinese University of Hong Kong a few times long ago, but haven’t had a chance to explore in recent years. I recently was staying in the area and thought I should probably go and do a campus
Cupnoodle Museum Tsim Sha Tsui : Hong Kong
I thought that by now I’ve seen all the museums in Hong Kong, but this city never ceases to surprise me with hidden gems and new attractions. A new “museum” opened up for Cupnoodle, half promotion, half history/fun, thought it
Tai Tam to Stanley hike: Wilson Trail Section 1
There are a few wonderful hikes on Hong Kong Island, and Wilson Trail Section 1 is a treat, combining different scenes of the island. Can start from a taxi up to Park View (a residential project that should not have
Visions of Cyprus
This pandemic year was a travel disaster, as I spent most of the year stuck and exploring my own hood/city. But, mid year, when things eased up a bit, I ventured out to visit Cyprus and Crete and travel around
Visions of Heraklion : Crete
Been wanting to explore more of Greece, and so after a trip to Cyprus decided to take a short flight out west to visit the island of Crete. Haven’t done my home work well, so wasn’t sure what to expect,
Apollonia national park (Tel Arsuf) : Israel
Apollonia national park (Tel Arsuf) is set in one of the most gorgeous parts of the Israel coast, near Herzliya. Wasn’t expecting to find anything that nice in that area, but to me this is a world-class archeological site with
