Category Archives: Asia

Hong Kong’s Peak

Posted on September 28, 2017 by steve

Guest post by Dani. Hong Kong 2017 – Day 6 We had to check out of the hotel at 1pm, but our flight to Sydney wasn’t until almost 9pm, so we had a whole day to spend in the city. … Continue reading →

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Ngong Ping Cable Car

Posted on September 28, 2017 by steve

Guest post by Dani. Hong Kong 2017 – Day 5 Today we were tourists doing touristy things on Lantau Island. Many companies offer guided tours but we decided to roll our own adventure based on the sights/activities I read about … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong’s Cat Cafe and Amber

Posted on September 28, 2017 by steve

Guest post by Dani. Hong Kong 2017 – Day 4 We started our day with a leisurely breakfast upstairs and debated what we should do for the day. Yvonne warned us Sunday would be very crowded. Despite that, we briefly … Continue reading →

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Visiting Hong Kong – Tips for Travelers

Posted on September 25, 2017 by steve

Hong Kong is perhaps the easiest city in Asia for English visitors. Its more than 150-year history has left a legacy of English signage everywhere. Most people speak some English, and many speak it fluently (the exception seems to be … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong History Museum and Yum Cha

Posted on September 24, 2017 by steve

Guest post by Dani. Hong Kong 2017 – Day 3 This morning we had a leisurely breakfast upstairs. Dad had avocado toast with a poached egg, Mom had smoked salmon (as always), but I went rogue and tried all the … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Central Tour

Posted on September 23, 2017 by steve

A guest post by Dani. Hong Kong 2017 – Day 2 A rather impressive thunderstorm woke me up early. The rain drops clattered against the window and there were several long rumbles of thunder. I’ve always thought thunder sounded different … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Disneyland and Kowloon

Posted on September 22, 2017 by steve

Dani is our guest blogger. Hong Kong 2017 – Day 1 Our first morning in Hong Kong dawned sunnily but with some ominous dark clouds on the horizon. After a fairly restful night’s sleep I felt pretty much on schedule. … Continue reading →

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Flying to Hong Kong

Posted on September 22, 2017 by steve

Dani is our guest blogger. Hong Kong 2017 – Day 0 Mom and Dad had access to a deluxe lounge in the airport before our flight to Hong Kong because of their business class tickets. They indulged in such wonders … Continue reading →

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Japan 2006

Posted on December 27, 2006 by steve

Wednesday December 27, 2006 This trip to Japan sort of snuck up on us. Between having hardwood floors installed, buying new living room furniture, painting and redecorating the guest room, getting ready for Christmas, and entertaining my Dad, suddenly it … Continue reading →

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