This is post 66 of 66 in the series “Hong Kong” The Madai Stream might sound kind of exotic, but it is actually a phonetic translation from its Chinese name which refers to the Ma in Ma On Shan, and big, so it’s Ma On Shan’s big stream. It runs from Ma On Shan down […]
This is post 65 of 66 in the series “Hong Kong” Ping Nam Stream is the name of the river that flows from Ping Fung Shan towards Nam Chung deep in Fanling near Bride’s Pool and Wu Gau Tong hike. Chasing waterfalls is something that I never thought I’d do in Hong Kong, yet it […]
This is post 64 of 66 in the series “Hong Kong” Kam Kui Shek Teng is a huge hexagonal column of basat atop a mountain on the edge of Highland Reservoir in Sai Kung. It’s a short distance from the trail that leads from the Sai Wan Pavilion to Sai Wan Beach but for some […]
This is post 29 of 29 in the series “Thailand” Chatuchak market is the biggest weekend market in Bangkok and Thailand, and also one of my favourite places to shop in the whole wide world. But it’s a maze in itself so here’s where this Chatuchak Market guide comes in. From authentic vintage to the […]
This is post 63 of 66 in the series “Hong Kong” Green Egg Island – does that mean that the island has green eggs? Not quite. The Green Egg Island off the coast of Clear Water Bay area in Sai Kung is shaped like an egg with a green yolk, hence its name. You can […]
This is post 62 of 66 in the series “Hong Kong” Kayaking in Sai Kung is one of the best summer activities to do in Hong Kong. Believe it or not, this concrete jungle has a pretty amazing coastline hidden and Sai Kung is one of the best. As we have a long summer here […]
This is post 28 of 29 in the series “Thailand” Thailand is one of the most popular countries to backpack and two weeks would be enough time to see some highlights! Arguably the best country for both beginner and experienced backpackers, you can meet like minded travelers in cultural and foodie cities or go off […]
Last updated on May 14th, 2020 at 09:56 am This is post 27 of 29 in the series “Thailand” Known as the party island, Koh Pha-Ngan is somewhere that I wasn’t sure I would like. While it’s full of beautiful beaches and vista, it is more suited to people who can ride a motorbike and […]
Last updated on May 14th, 2020 at 10:15 am This is post 26 of 29 in the series “Thailand” Hua Hin is 4 hours from Bangkok and a great alternative to Pattaya for people seeking a beach escape. It makes for a great stop for anyone who wants to head from Bangkok to the southern […]
Last updated on May 14th, 2020 at 10:28 am This is post 25 of 29 in the series “Thailand” Koh Phi Phi is an island between Krabi and Phuket in the Andaman Sea, famed for its crystal clear water. It has a bit of a reputation for being a party island with backpackers, but there’s […]
Last updated on May 14th, 2020 at 10:33 am This is post 24 of 29 in the series “Thailand” Khao Sok National Park is one of my most anticipated stops on my month-long trip across Thailand. Arguably famous in the backpacker circles, I hadn’t heard of it until I dug deeper into my research. The […]
Last updated on May 14th, 2020 at 10:35 am This is post 23 of 29 in the series “Thailand” If there is one thing you can do in Khao Sok National Park, make it the Cheow Lan Lake overnight tour. Formed as a result of the building of Ratchaprapha Dam in the 70s, it is […]
