Category: Hong Kong

  • Living the high life at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong

    Shangri-La Hotels has always been about luxury. Despite knowing that and after two previous stays in Singapore and Sydney, I was bowled over when I found out just how luxurious staying at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong can be. Yay for paperless check-in! The experience starts at check-in. I arrived at the hotel just past…

  • The magic continues at the Disneyland Hotel

    There are two hotels in the Disneyland Resort: Disneyland Hollywood Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel. The first features an art deco architecture (with a not-so-hidden Mickey here and there) and has 1920’s feel. The Disneyland Hotel on the otherhand, is a Victorian splendor inside and out. The warm tones of the interior is matched by…

  • Experiencing the Disney magic at Hong Kong Disneyland

    Disneyland, a place usually associated with kids, is also a place for adults who grew up with Disney cartoons. It’s hard to resist the Disney magic that you feel as soon as you step unto the resort grounds. Tohru excited to explore Disneyland

  • Hong Kong food tripping with the Happy Foodies

    There were only a handful of places in my Hong Kong itinerary: The Peak, CTMA and Sino Centres, Citygate Outlet and Tim Ho Wan. Luckily, I was with two happy foodies, Ferdz and Oggie, who were more than willing to try out this famed dim sum place. Happy Foodies Oggie and Ferdz at Tim Ho…

  • Hong Kong, the second time around

    Though this was my second trip to Hong Kong, I was eagerly looking forward to coming back and exploring the Special Administrative Region. My last trip took me way off the beaten path, and this time, I’m eager to go where everyone goes. Cheapest way to get to the city Our flight arrived at 10am,…

  • Notes from Hong Kong

    I started writing this while in Wan Chai on Hong Kong island, while passing time until we have to check out. We’re not flying out yet; we’re just moving to another hotel — Disneyland Hotel. Along with Ferdz and Oggie, we’ll be meeting the other Nuffnangers from Malaysia and Singapore to discover, explore and experience…

  • Day 3: Getting lost in Hong Kong Island and making my way to HKIA

    I’ve put off writing this last installment to my three-day Hong Kong post series simply because there’s really nothing interesting to write about. Back at my Couchsurfing host’s flat, we spent hours chatting about a lot of things, looking at our photos taken during the trip and drinking Belgian beer (well, them at least). We…

  • Hong Kong Day 2: Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair, Hiking the Wilson Trail and the Symphony of Lights

    After much tossing and turning, I was finally able to sleep soundly around 4am. I awoke around 8am, wondering what time we would be heading out, and where we’ll go for breakfast. Vincent went out of his room around 9am, and by 10am, we were heading out his apartment. Mmm, roast. Never did get to…

  • Hong Kong Day 1: Arriving at HKIA and meeting my Couch Surfing host

    The flight from Manila to Hong Kong was smooth enough. Because of the limited selection of shows that I can watch on PAL’s personal AVOD system, I was able to nap on the short flight across the South China Sea. I awoke to see nothing but fog outside my window, as the captain announce that…