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Explore Hong Kong

October 14, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Discover Hong Kong's inner city charm A walk through three of Hong Kong's neighbourhoods reveals their history, heart and character. The iconic towering skyscrapers hugging Victoria Harbour are a permanent reminder that Hong Kong has maintained its status as one of the world’s premier business capitals. When it comes to non-business … [Read more...]

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Hong Kong – three neighbourhoods

October 1, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Hong Kong - no matter how many times I go back, there's always more to discover. Going Places (Malaysian Airlines) in-flight magazine have published my story  about three of my favourite Hong Kong neighbourhoods in this month's (October edition). Here's the pdf of the article 'Inner City Charm' Going Places Oct 2018 Hong Kong article snipped … [Read more...]

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A quintessential Hong Kong experience

May 29, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

A line of customers stands patiently outside a nondescript shop in the Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district. In the northwestern section of the Kowloon peninsula, Sham Shui Po is one of Hong Kong’s most authentic neighbourhoods. This shop is brightly illuminated, thanks to a row of fluorescent lights embedded in the ceiling -  highlighting the shop’s … [Read more...]

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Ten top things to do in Hong Kong

March 7, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

A place I can never get enough of. Here's my suggestion of ten top things to do in Hong Kong published on Top Oz Tours.  I know I could have easily made it to 20 top things to do - but let's start with 10! Please let me know what your favourite things to do in Hong Kong are, I just might have to make another list! … [Read more...]

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Meeting a few Hong Kong gems

February 21, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Cultural Hong Kong There's more to Hong Kong than skyscrapers and towering residential blocks. Hong Kong is brimming with culture and history, where old traditions mix harmoniously with the new. Following my most recent visit in January, I wrote about what I like about Hong Kong A traditional place I always return to is the Man Mo Temple on … [Read more...]

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Destruction of Hong Kong

August 30, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Some of Hong Kong's older Districts are experiencing a gentrification process, where a handful of beautiful older buildings are being redeveloped and preserved, with others marked for demolition. The upside of gentrification is in the creation of new areas, providing fresh experiences for the visitor to Hong Kong. The downside is the destruction of … [Read more...]

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Hong Kong – re-visiting an old friend

August 7, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

The familiar streets of Hong Kong Island - they lure me back every few years.  This is my first visit at this time of year - between Christmas and the Western New Year. I love the cooler weather conditions.  And despite Hong Kong being fundamentally Chinese, they seem to indulge in the Western passion for the festive season. Christmas Carols are … [Read more...]

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Hong Kong – Happy New Year

January 18, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston 1 Comment

Discover Hong Kong "You know I love Hong Kong because it’s just such an unusual place, all those people crammed together. It’s really gung ho capitalism but the Chinese love it. It’s strange, there seems to be so much passion and yet it’s all money, money, money."  Michael Hutchence, lead singer of Australian Rock Band INXS I follow an elderly … [Read more...]

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Hong Kong – is my addiction

May 3, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston 4 Comments

Travel Writing Competition Entry: I entered a travel competition. Had to write 1,000 words on "somewhere you have been inspired to visit - without regrets." Hong Kong was my choice! Thanks go to Lisa and her hard working team @ wesaidgotravel.com for publishing - you will find some some great travel stories from writers around the globe on … [Read more...]

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