The Peak Admission: Free except for Sky Terrace Getting There: Take Bus No. 15 from Central Ferry Pier / Take Peak Tram from Lower Peak Tram Terminus We actually reserved travelling to The Peak for another day. But when we got back to Central Ferry station from the Rickshaw Bus tour, we saw a banner plastered along the railings that there is a bus going… [Read more...]

Star Ferry Fare: HKD 2.50 (USD 0.33) for an Upper Deck Seat – just tap your Octopus Card if you have. How to get there: via Central Ferry Pier (near IFC/Central Station) in Hong Kong Island / via Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier (walking distance from TST MTR Station) in Kowloon Riding star ferry to commute between Kowloon and Hong Kong islands is a great… [Read more...]

It’s a good thing it’s a Sunday today! Now I will be able to continue my long due Hong Kong travel blog series. I really love going to Hong Kong not just for their yummy food but for the “almost free” travel activities. If you have already crossed out Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park from your travel list, I recommend these series of activities… [Read more...]

Travelling to Hong Kong on a budget? Don’t worry as Hong Kong has lots of yummy restaurants where you can dine without breaking the bank. HONG KONG CHEAP EATS – (1) Mak’s Noodle, (2) Yoshinoya, (3) Chao Zhou Restaurant, (4) Kai Kee Noodles Prepare to spend: HKD 35 to HKD 60 (USD 4.50 to USD 8.00) per person (1) Mak’s Noodle Where: … [Read more...]

HONG KONG MID-RANGE DINING – (1) ABERDEEN FISHBALL AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, (2) SPRING DEER, (3) CHUK YUEN Prepare to spend: HKD 120 – 150 per person (USD 16 – 20 per person) (1) Aberdeen Fishball and Seafood Restaurant Where: Humphreys Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong While passing by the area of Tsim Sha Tsui, we got… [Read more...]

I’m trying to sleep early today but can’t due to overdose of green tea. So let me finish my foodie review of my recent Hong Kong trip, I’m hoping that I will doze off to sleep after and not crave for some midnight snack. Fingers crossed. Haha!  My last trip to Hong Kong has proven that this city is indeed a foodie paradise! From the hawkers… [Read more...]

As you may notice in my previous blog entries, I am a huge fan of Shangrila hotels and resorts! My recent stay in Shangrila Mactan sealed my loyalty to the chain as they always exceed my expectations. I originally booked my hotel somewhere in Wanchai but switched to Kowloon Shangrila at the last minute. With a perfect location in Tsim Sha Tsui East and… [Read more...]

Despite of its massive size, Hong Kong Airport is smartly laid out allowing even newbie travellers to navigate without any problem. Rest rooms are clean and people manning the airport are quite efficient.  Our plane landed in Hong Kong Airport at 10:00 am and we’re able to board the public bus to the city in less than an hours time. It’s… [Read more...]

For the first time, I flew out for vacation without an itinerary. This is not so me! Normally, I research my travel destination for months to craft the perfect itinerary. So when the plane landed in Hong Kong, I told myself this is going to be an adventure!  I have been to Hong Kong countless of times before but mainly for airport transit, shopping, Disneyland… [Read more...]