We were so excited to visit Hong Kong, to see first hand the stark contrast of a buzzing, modern cosmopolitan city full of skyscrapers, and the densely populated residential areas of dingy towers and busy markets. What we didn’t know is just how photogenic it would be, there was something to capture everywhere we looked – street art, bustling markets,… Read more →
Cambodia is not a country we’ve ever visited for it’s beaches. After all, I’ve spent my life growing up just a five minute walk from beaches in the south-west of Western Australia, where you can find some of the best beaches in the world. When we want a ‘beach break’ on our travels, we head to the one of the… Read more →
Located in Cambodia’s largest national park, is a city of ghosts. Buildings – churches, hill stations, a palace turned casino – were built by the French in the 1920’s in Bokor as a place of retreat from the humidity below. Abandoned during the Khmer rouge in the 1970’s, the buildings were left empty, no longer used and left to the… Read more →
Not many people make it out to Battambang, Cambodia’s second largest city. Whilst it may not have the temples of Angkor like Siem Reap, the idyllic beaches of the south or the rich culture and history of Phnom Penh – it still has plenty to offer – namely, off the beaten track explorations of temples, ruins, and caves, as well… Read more →
During our ten day visit to Hong Kong, we took the opportunity to visit the nearby region of Macau, ticking off another country. Whilst technically a part of China, Macau is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, just like Hong Kong – maintaining it’s own legal, monetary and immigration systems but its military defence and foreign… Read more →
In April I wrote about fulfilling a childhood fantasy – of experiencing the magic of Disney as a grown up for the very first time, with a visit to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Just three weeks after those first magical memories were made, I had the opportunity experience even more magic – with a visit to Hong Kong Disneyland!… Read more →
Angkor Wat in a day – say what?! Surely not – after all, Angkor Wat is the biggest religious monument in the world, built in the 12th century and spans over 162 hectares. Plus, it’s crawling with tourists and vehicles – how could you possibly see it all in a day? Well. Technically, you can’t. But that doesn’t mean you can’t… Read more →
What a whirlwind of a month – three countries, four flights and non-stop adventures once again! Our tenth month on the road started with our count down to our visit to Hong Kong, a city break where we were so excited for delicious street food, street photography, high rise bars and a taste of Chinese culture. Hong Kong was such an… Read more →
Victoria Peak, also known locally as ‘The Peak’ in Hong Kong, is constantly rated as the number one attraction in Hong Kong – famous for it’s incredible views over Hong Kong Island and across Victoria Harbour, Kowloon and Lamma Island. It was early in the 19th century that the European residents of Hong Kong began looking for an escape from… Read more →
Not many people realise that there is much more to Hong Kong than it’s dizzying views of high rise building after high rise building – that there is in fact a mountainous island, covered in leafy green vegetation just a 30 minute train ride away! Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong. It’s home to 45 000 people,… Read more →
