For some truly panoramic views of the best of Hong Kong overlooking Sai Kung from the west, is Ma On Shan. The highlight is the Ngong Ping Viewing Point, where some wind gliders take off towards Sai Kung, and the
Tai O village Fu Shan hike : Hong Kong
In my last visit to Tai O village, I lingered longer, and had time to try a new trail in the hills surrounding the village, the Fu Shan hike. It’s typically used as an observation point to look towards the
Pok Fu Lam reservoir from Victoria Peak : Hong Kong
To all those visiting or living on Hong Kong island who want a nice easy accessible hike, I recommend starting with an easy hike, taking a taxi up to Victoria Peak and making your way down slowly towards the Pok
Peng Chau local island life : Hong Kong
Peng Chau is a small outlaying island that seems to be stuck in time. Visiting this island is really like taking a trip back in time, to a more quiet local life, perhaps reflecting what former life in Hong Kong
Sharp Island Sai Kung : Hong Kong
Sharp Island is at the heart of the gorgeous Sai Kung National Park in eastern Hong Kong. It’s the absolute best of Hong Kong. White sand clear water beaches, lush green mountains with geo-park rock formations, and curious island formations,
Shing Mun Country Park hiking trail : Hong Kong
The Shing Mun Country Park hiking trail is a lovely easy hike around the Upper Shing Mun Reservoir. I did it on a rather gloomy rainy day, which added a bit to the magic. It features, well, a reservoir, views
House of Art : Arad
In my last tour of southern Israel, I made a stop at Arad, to check out a peculiar attraction – House of Art. Itzik Gamliel, a local artist, has turned his home in Arad, into quite the museum, all things
Stone Ana Chata at São Bento do Sapucaí
One of the best weekends I’ve had in 2020, was also my last real travel weekend, before COVID hit hard. I was in Brazil, being naive to think that things wouldn’t affect that region, and I went on a long
Pokhara Walking Tour : Nepal
Pokhara, the gateway to the Himalayas, was one of the highlights of the trip to Nepal. I was fortunate to have a gorgeous mountain top B&B overlooking the lake on one side and the scenic views of the Himalayas on
Ancient Susya National Park & Anim Synagogue
During my last visit to Israel, time of the first COVID pandemic round, after a long lockdown cases went down to almost nothing and national parks opened up again. Most folks were fairly hesitant to explore, so I got to
