21st August 2010

Far Flung in the Far East: 5 must see cities

Singapore
This tiny blip of a country that sits on the tip of the Malay Peninsula punches well above its weight when it comes to money, lifestyle and shopping.

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12th July 2010

Exploring Breathtaking Natural Terrain in Hong Kong’s Kwo Chau Islands

By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Scattered across the deep blue ocean east of Hong Kong lies the 29 island collective that is known as the Kwo Chau Islands or Ninepin Island. Also dubbed Fruit Island for its aerial view which resembles a hearty fruit bowl, the three main islands of the group appear as ninepins when viewed from the air, earning it its other nickname “Ninepin”.

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31st May 2010

Hong Kong’s Magnificent Skyline

By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Home to about 7 million people, Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. It is world famous for its stunning natural harbor and extensive skyline. Located on the South Coast of China, Hong Kong began as merely a peaceful fishing village and evolved in to what it is today.

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10th May 2010

Hong Kong For Starters

by Ramon van Meer

Hong Kong is really one of the world’s excellent towns. Regardless of whether on your 1st visit or your tenth, you may undoubtedly be amazed and astounded by the city’s pulsing lifestyle, hurried pace and frenzy of several lifestyles. Hong Kong is one of the world’s genuine global metropolises - a type of Gotham City for Asia where almost everything you want - be it American donuts or maybe Australian Shiraz - is usually obtainable.

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20th April 2010

Trekking Along Scenic Trails In Breathtaking Hong Kong

by Pushpitha Wijesinghe

With its city located in a landscape that is surrounded by towering mountains, a sprawling countryside and quaint islets, Hong Kong is a hiking enthusiast’s dream come true. Home to more than its own share of designated hiking areas, protected regions and lush parklands, Hong Kong offers visitors a myriad of hiking experiences ranging from relaxed and easy trails for amateurs to rough walking trails for the pros, all with the idyllic landscapes of this picturesque island serving as the backdrop.

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