August 2011
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iblogmyphones asked: Hey Matt, I'm Brandon from Singapore. Happen to chance upon your blog, and I would like to ask where did you get the money to travel and do so much crazy stuff? :D
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gloriole asked: I'm so glad I found your blog just as you were covering Singapore. I've been studying in the US and you made me feel so proud to be Singaporean with the gorgeous pictures and all the great experiences you've had. Glad you loved it!
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First Flight Out Of Hong Kong
In which my epic journey comes to end and I run out of things to say, to the extent that I just start listing tv shows and films.
19 April 2011 - 0505 Hong Kong
Just arrived at Hong Kong International Airport which is completely dead. There’s no staff & nothing’s open. I’ve never seen an airport like it. Mine is literally the first flight of the day so as a result,...
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Reflections On A Big Trip
In which I wrap-up my time in Hong Kong and the trip as a whole.
18 April 2011 - 2050 Hong Kong
So, my time in Hong Kong is coming to an end. It’s a good time perhaps to reflect on my time here.
I think what will characterise my visit will be the people. By my standards, they’re generally rather rude here and always in a rush to get somewhere. The pace of life here is rapid,...
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Jellyfish, Pandas & Cablecars
In which I go to Ocean Park, get amazed by Jellyfish and have some Sichuan Soup.
19 April 2011 - 1005 Hong Kong
My last full day of this trip. Boooo! Today I’m at Ocean Park, Hong Kong’s nautically-themed amusement park. The Chinese obsession with taking photos of one another in front of ordinary and mundane objects has become an annoyance today. Thrice I’ve been asked to...
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“Went to Macau ? I’m going to Hong Hong next month… Should I...”
– Message from Cindy Helena
Thanks for getting in touch Cindy.
I would totally recommend going to Macau for the day. Obviously I did and it blew my mind. The fusion of Portuguese and Chinese culture is fascinating. The central streets are picturesque and clean and there’s a real buzz about...
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Lazy Day In Hong Kong
In which I do very little and am disappointed… twice!
17 April 2011 - 1132 Hong Kong
Bit of a chill-out day today. Out early this morning for shopping and breakfast. At a shopping mall waiting for Fortress World (an electronics store) to open. The exchange rate is so good, I’m going to take advantage and buy an iPad. It’s about £200 less here than it is in Britain....
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More Photos From 澳門 [Macau] →
Why wait for me to post more photos from Macau when you can go straight to Flickr and see them all now. Feast your eyes!
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A Turbo(JET) Visit To Macau
In which I spend a day in the bizarre, yet very special Administrative Region of Macau, China.
16 April 2011 - 1100 Hong Kong
In five minutes, the TurboJet hydrofoil ferry I’m currently sat on leaves for Macau (or to give it its full title, Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China), my last territory on this trip. I’m really looking forward to...
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A Visit To Mong Kok Markets
In which I visit the very Chinese Yuen Po Bird Garden and get shouted at in a goldfish shop.
15 April 2011 - 1802 Hong Kong
Yuen Po Bird Garden and the nearby goldfish markets were a little bit horrifying if, like me, you find looking at animals being kept in tiny cages and tanks a little off-putting. Thing is though, there was palpable love for the animals. Owners were bringing the birds...
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July 2011
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Snow Fungus Cake At Po Lin Monastery
In which I take a 25 minute cable car ride to the beautiful Po Lin Monastery where I soak in the atmosphere and try Snow Fungus Cake.
15 April 2011 - 1155 Hong Kong
Currently sat inside the Po Lin Buddhist Monastery. It’s all rather nice. Very atmospherically Chinese. Lots of Chinese architecture and signs. Makes for great photos. It took 25 minutes to get here via cablecar. Longest...
