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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...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Hong Kong Tagged With: #Hong Kong, Hong Kong at Christmas time, Love Hong Kong, Mid-Levels, Streets of Hong Kong

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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A mid-life adventurer sharing stories about interesting places in an honest and occasionally sarcastic way.

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