Last Updated: 3/29/24 | March 29th, 2024 Hong Kong. Its name inspires visions of a chaotic, jam-packed city with soaring skyscrapers, thick smog, endless noodle stands, big finance, and wild nights out. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. The fast pace creates a sense of permanent change, and the crowds, multiculturalism, and […]
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Hong Kong Travel Guide
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places on earth. Composed of three main regions (Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories) as well as over 260 additional islands, the country is home to a whopping 6,300 people per square kilometer. In fact, the most densely-populated neighborhood in the world can be […]
The 23 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong
Last Updated: 3/5/24 | March 5th, 2024 Hong Kong is one of the most densely packed cities in the world. It’s a vibrant, towering, eclectic city that’s bursting at the seams with people, food, activities, and history. It’s also one of my favorite cities in the world. Home to over 7.4 million people, Hong Kong […]
My Favorite Restaurants in Hong Kong
Last Updated: 07/04/2018 | July 4th, 2018 In the crowded streets of Hong Kong, one always finds street vendors serving delicious noodles, roasted ducks hanging in the windows of restaurants, fish tanks full of tonight’s dinner, and trendy eateries next to decades-old dim sum establishments. Smells of rice, fried chicken, and noodles fill the air as you […]
The 7 Best Hostels in Hong Kong
Last Updated: 9/13/23 | September 13th, 2023 What’s not to love about Hong Kong? The view from Victoria Peak, the bright lights, amazing markets, great shopping, lovely temples, accessible hiking, delicious food…I could go on and on about all the incredible things to do in Hong Kong. It has everything you could ever want and […]
China Travel Guide
There are few countries in the world with a culture as distinct as China. A country of contrasts, China offers thriving metropolises like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong as well as beautiful mountains, valleys, rivers, and plains in the West and Southern parts of the country. China is a country filled with micro-cultures, languages, cuisines, […]
How Oneika Gets Teaching Jobs Around the World
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 4th, 2019 I’ve featured a lot of readers on this website: solo travelers, couples, young and old travelers, Brits, Canadians, and Americans. But there are still a lot of viewpoints I haven’t covered. So today’s reader interview brings some more diversity and perspective to our series. Today we talk to Oneika, […]
My 14 Favorite Cities in the World
Last Updated: 5/10/21 |May 10th, 2021 (Originally posted in 2011) When you travel for a living, you get asked a lot of questions as you bounce from one hostel to another. The top one: what’s your favorite country? The second most asked question: what’s your favorite city? I’ve spent a long time traveling the world […]
Taiwan Travel Guide
Taiwan is one of the most underrated budget destinations in Asia. It offers a beautiful — and super affordable — mix of east and west, blending the culture and cuisines of mainland China, Japan, and Hong Kong. And all with a fraction of the crowds. I don’t think enough people visit Taiwan. I spent time […]
How this Family of 4 Traveled the World on $130 a Day
If you’re thinking about traveling with family, this post by Cliff Hsia shares how he traveled around the world for 10 months on a budget with his family of four. He breaks down how he saved money, how he spent money, the amount he budgeted, and why traveling with his young children was tough yet rewarding.
Luang Prabang Travel Guide
Luang Prabang is a small but vibrant town in the heart of mountainous Northern Laos. Luang Prabang is located at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and is one of the most popular destinations in Laos as most travelers use it as the first or last stop in the country before traveling […]
Laos Travel Guide
Laos is a landlocked country steeped in nature, food, history, and Buddhism. The country is wrapped in a mountainous landscape, making it one of the most beautiful places in all of Southeast Asia. While it lacks the beautiful beaches of neighboring countries, adventure travel is big here. You can go zip-lining, kayaking, hiking, and cave […]