Hong Kong
For most of those who visit Hong Kong, shopping is definitely high on the list. And of course, cruising the river and exploring Macau. But, Hong Kong can offer some other interesting things to do and see as well. The hidden gems of Hong Kong attract tourists like magnet, especially those who prefer to go slightly off the beaten track.
The airfare and hotel take up the bulk of your vacation budget. So it’s wise to book the airfare
How about planning a short vacation to the only capital city in Asia that resembles a Latin American city? Yes, we are talking about Manila, the cosmopolitan capital of the Philippines.
Manila was the capital of the Spanish East Indies for 3 centuries and ruins of the old city still stand and marvel the tourists, although the city has been badly destroyed during World War II. Before the war, Manila used to be compared with European cities such as Paris
Hong Kong … a blend of multiple personalities and cultures, where the Chinese heritage blends with the British influences, alluring traveler from all over the world. It is one of the most culturally diverse places in the entire world and a place where your senses are attacked (in a nice way) wherever you go.
With Valentine’s Day knocking on our doors, maybe it’s time to consider something else than the cliché (and corny) destinations. Sure, Paris is the most romantic
No matter why you choose to visit Hong Kong, chances are pretty good that you’ll be on your way out of the city at some point. Unless, of course, you meet the woman of your dreams and decide to stay forever… But y’know, that kind of thing doesn’t happen as often in real life as it does in the movies (dammit).
So when you’re ready to skip town, where are you going to go? You might go back where you came
From the elegant afternoon tea service at the Peninsula Hotel, to designer shopping in Central, to family dim sum at Maxim’s; Hong Kong has a deserved reputation of being high class and expensive. However, it isn’t necessary to have Jackie Chan’s budget to enjoy Hong Kong, especially if you’re traveling with kids who would rather be on the move than sitting through a multi-course meal. In fact, many of my family’s favorite moments involve flinging ourselves on something
Tuen Ng Festival or the Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese festival held each year on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese calendar. In western date, that would be June 8 in 2008.
Origins
There are many findings about the origin of the festival. Legend has it that the patriotic scholar-statesman Chu Yuan committed suicide (by drowning) to protest against the emperor. People respected Chu Yuan and when they heard that he had drowned, they
