Stories from Hong Kong
Travel stories, practical guides, and food adventures from years visiting Hong Kong since 2005.
These are our stories to you — from the places we've been, the food we've eaten, and the people who've shaped every trip. Hong Kong through our eyes, written for yours.
Hong Kong in Summer: Typhoon Signals, Heat & What to Know Before You Book
Hong Kong's summer (June–September) is hot, humid, and punctuated by typhoons — but it is also low season, with cheaper hotels and thinner crowds. Here is what to actually expect.
Hong Kong's Hiking Trails: Dragon's Back, Sai Kung & the Green Side of the City
Hong Kong has some of the best urban hiking in Asia — ridgeline trails above a world-class skyline, coastal paths through UNESCO geopark terrain, and islands barely touched by development.
Hong Kong on a Budget: Eating, Getting Around & the Octopus Card
Hong Kong looks expensive, but savvy travellers eat brilliantly and get everywhere for almost nothing. Here is how to do it right — from Octopus cards to cha chaan tengs.
Hong Kong vs Macau: Which Should You Visit (Or Do Both)?
Comparing Hong Kong and Macau — what each does best, how long to spend in each, and why most visitors should do both on the same trip.
Hong Kong Day Trips: Lantau Island, Cheung Chau, Sai Kung, and Lamma
The four best day trips from central Hong Kong — what to do, how long to spend, how to get there, and how to sequence them across a week-long visit.
Best Time to Visit Hong Kong: Month-by-Month Guide
When to book your Hong Kong trip — the cool dry season, typhoon season realities, Chinese New Year crowds, and the month most visitors miss entirely.
7-Day Hong Kong Itinerary: Islands, Markets, and Harbour Views
A week in Hong Kong covering Victoria Peak, TST waterfront, Mong Kok night markets, Lantau Big Buddha, Sai Kung hiking, and a full Lamma Island seafood day.
Hong Kong Dim Sum Guide: What to Order, Where to Go, and How Yum Cha Works
A complete guide to dim sum in Hong Kong — from har gow to cheung fun, the etiquette of yum cha, the best neighbourhoods for a proper dim sum lunch, and what to skip.