Neve Tsedek is one of the loveliest neighborhoods in Tel Aviv. In my last visit to the city, during gorgeous weather, I did a short walking tour in that area to try and reconnect. I discovered a few new gems,
Fu Tei country trail hike : Lam Tei Reservoir to Tuen Mun
I was looking for an easy pleasant shaded hike in the Tuen Mun area when I noticed Lam Tei Reservoir and decided to check it out and do the hike up all the way back to Tuen Mun. It turned
Tsuen Wan and Park Island : Hong Kong
I stayed for a few days in the Tsuen Wan area hoping to make new discoveries. It’s a mostly residential area, lots of shopping malls, harbor front overlooking the bridges connecting to Lantau, so I wasn’t expecting much. Walking around
1000 islands hike Maclehose Trail section 10 : Hong Kong
The long winding Maclehose Trail that cross Hong Kong from east to west, ends in the section 10 at the west near Tuen Mun at a unique scenic spot that some refer to as the 1000 islands. Not exactly a
Tin Hau Kung, Western Monastery, Yuen Yuen Institute: Tsuen Wan temples
The Tsuen Wan area in Hong Kong has some local temples well worth visiting, all not too far away from one another. You could easily spend a day touring around, walking between temples and monasteries. In my last visit to
Kowloon Peak to Little Hawaii Falls hike : Wilson Trail sections 3 and 4
An easy Hong Kong hike with spectacular views is the Wilson Trail section 4 going all the way from the Kowloon Peak viewing point down towards Little Hawaii Falls. You can climb to the Kowloon peak, though an easier way
Mount Davis historical hike : Western Hong Kong Island
Sometimes I accidently discover wonderful strange hikes in Hong Kong. One afternoon at Hong Kong University I decided I needed a break and was looking for an easy walk to do in the area. Having done the morning trail countless
Revisiting Lung Ha Wan Country Trail : Clearwater Bay Country Park
Lung Ha Wan Country Trail at Clearwater Bay Country Park used to be one of my favorite hikes, when I was living nearby. It’s a fairly easy hike starting from Tai Hang Tun kite flying site with a short incline
Fung Ying Seen Koon Temple and Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail : Fanling
While looking for interesting bits of Hong Kong up north, I came across a heritage trail, but it was only when I was on the trail did I realize I actually visited this trail before, a decade back. Actually, looking
Tai Mo Shan Country Park hike : Hong Kong
In the last year, as the pandemic was preventing me from traveling, I set a goal for myself to do 1-2 hikes a week in Hong Kong. I’ve been able to keep to it, for the most part, from July
