Hong Kong: Places of Worship
Despite not being a particularly religious person, I do find the notion of religion, and the many different faiths that exist around the world quite interesting. Having grown up in a largely Christian community, in a country whose…
Travel Inspiration – Disney World, Florida
I was lucky enough to visit Disney World in Florida around 6 years ago with my family. I’m planning on visiting the Hong Kong park at some point this year, so this seemed like a good time to…
Nan Lian Gardens & A Symphony of Lights
Last weekend I spent my Saturday afternoon with a friend, and we headed to Nan Lian Gardens, on the recommendation of some other teachers. It was an absolutely beautiful sunny day, though pretty hot, but it was lovely…
An Afternoon in Tsim Sha Tsui
The Tsim Sha Tsui area (more commonly called TST) is just a short walk or MTR ride south of where I’m living, in the Kowloon region of Hong Kong. It’s one of the more famous and well-known parts…
Travel Inspiration – Loire Valley
So while I’m all the way around the other side of the world in Hong Kong, I thought we’d take a look back at the last time I lived abroad. As some may already know, I spent the…
Hong Kong: First Impressions
So I’ve been living in Hong Kong for a week now, and thought I’d share what I think about the place so far. I was pretty jet-lagged for the first weekend, then I’ve been in work all week,…
Flying Business Class
So, my trip to Hong Kong started off with a bundle of nerves and anxieties, complete terror, and several tears – come one, moving halfway around the world is pretty daunting! However, one of the brightest moments that…
I’m Moving to Hong Kong
Oh bloody hell, is this actually happening? As I write this, I’m sitting at home with my parents, but as you’re reading it, I’m at Glasgow airport, waiting for my flight to depart, to take me halfway across…
Travel Inspiration – Kefalonia
We’re taking a trip to an idyllic little island off the coast of Greece this time. I visited here a few years ago, as a family holiday during my teens. We’d been to mainland Greece and the island…
Travel Inspiration – Venice
Oh Venice, you are beautiful! I’ve only been to the city once, just for a day, but it was probably my favourite stop of the trip, and I’d definitely go back. It’s a city to just get lost…
