Hong Kong


Shopping in Kowloon’s Mongkok District

Day Signs, originally uploaded by globetrotterI.  A quiet back street in Kowloon is virtually unheard of.
Kowloon hosts several famous day and night markets that draw people in, but we decided to spend our time in the Mongkok District, which is frentic at any time of day. It’s one of the busiest shopping districts in Kowloon. It has everything from [...]

HK and Kowloon: Pulsating Blends of East meets West

Promenade, originally uploaded by globetrotterI.
We stayed at the Kowloon Hotel Harbor Plaza in Tsim Sha Tsui in the hub of Kowloon. Our accomodations were pricey for such small quarters, but we weren’t too disappointed. We had a great view of the city. Our room was clean and well-stocked. The staff were most helpful in loading [...]

Scintillating Hong Kong Island

Scintillating Hong Kong Island, originally uploaded by globetrotterI.
Hong Kong is in a class all on its own. We traveled there this summer and honestly, I’ve never been to another city like it. After spending three years in China and having recently moved to Taiwan, I knew I would be ready for the constant bombardment of [...]