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Hong Kong – We’ve arrived!
We made it to Hong Kong! Only a quick and easy 16 hour flight. Before we left, my sister and I were debating whether the plane would go east or west. Kari, we were both wrong – the plane went north....
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Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter
Yesterday we headed to the southern part of Hong Kong Island to see the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. This harbor is home to the boat-dwelling Tanka population who arrived in Hong Kong before the 10th...
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Ap Lei Chau Market
After visiting the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, we took a boat to the island of Ap Lei Chau, which is on the other side of Aberdeen Harbor from Hong Kong. (Fun fact: it’s name means duck tongue island,...
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Bakkwa
I had a hard time embracing some of the food in Hong Kong, like congee (often delightfully served with various pig parts), but bakkwa, now that’s a different story. Bakkwa is a salty, sweet,...
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Victoria Peak
Friday we rode the tram to the top of Victoria Peak, a mountain that has long been the most coveted and expensive place to live on Hong Kong Island because of its sweeping panoramic views. The...
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Hong Kong and Kowloon Parks
When Jolian and I were thinking of how best to describe Hong Kong, we came up this little gem of a description: it’s like the Jetsons set in Jurassic Park. Yeah, I don’t think Lonely Planet is going to...
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Goodbye Hong Kong, Goodbye Toilet/Shower Combo
I’ll admit, Jolian and I have discussed how nice it would be to have a seat in the shower. Some sort of tiled bench to make it feel like a steam room, allowing me to really relax and shower sitting...
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Voyage + Suitcase: HONG KONG & BALI
For my second edition of Voyage + Suitcase, I received a request to cover Hong Kong and Bali and was happy to oblige. It was so much fun to think back to our amazing vacation there and pick out my...
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