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
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
Zhonghe Cableway : Dali China
My trip to the Yunnan province in China has so far been one of my most memorable trips in China. Kunming was alright, for a big city, but the real gems started from Dali, which honestly was above and beyond
Southern Lamma island hike : Hong Kong
I’ve visited Hong Kong’s Lamma Island several times in the years I’ve lived in Hong Kong (example1, example2), but the last time was over 7 years ago, and it was mainly on the same path crossing the island from north
Tap Mun Grass Island Hike : Hong Kong
Just when I think I’ve visited everything that there is to visit in Hong Kong I accidentally come across a new spot that reminds me how wonderful Hong Kong is. From an unexplored nearly deserte ferry pier next the Chinese
Hiking the Stoos : Switzerland
One of the nicest hikes I’ve done in the previous year was the Stoos, with an impressive break-taking “hike” on the mountain ridge overlooking glorious snow-top mountains and clear water lakes. With gondola cable-car and ski-lifts taking you up all
La Paz Waterfalls, La Fortuna, Monteverde : Costa Rica
I began my Costa Rican adventures renting a car at San Jose and heading off to the north towards La Fortuna. First stop the La Paz Waterfall, a waterfall areas turned eco-Disney land that made me realize just how touristic
