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Hong Kong & Macau

It looks a million Patacas

I have never felt as seasick as I did on the ferry to Macau. Rosanna felt the same way. It was called the “turbojet” and it makes the trip from Hong Kong in 50 minutes. They were 50 long minutes […]

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Mischa
Posted in Hong Kong & Macau, Round the worldTagged castle, china, city, hillLeave a comment

One country, two systems

Hong Kong (or Xiānggǎng in Cantonese) was the name of a small fishing village and the island that it was located on. In 1860 it expanded to include the Kowloon Peninsula and then in 1898 it expanded again to include […]

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Mischa
Posted in Hong Kong & Macau, Round the worldTagged botanical gardens, china, city, countryside, hill, museum12 Comments

From Hanoi to Hong Kong

It’s possible to travel overland from Vietnam all the way to Hong Kong within 24 hours. If you plan ahead, it is only a matter of two trains and then two metro lines taking you to Kowloon. One train to […]

Posted on December 20, 2017April 27, 2018 by Rosanna
Posted in China, Hong Kong & Macau, Round the world, Transport, VietnamTagged china, food, hong kong, train, vietnam2 Comments

Travelling without flying

From March 2017 to March 2018 we backpacked around the world without catching a single aeroplane. This blog contains our experiences and stories, from surprises to delights, plus some tips on how we travelled flight-free.

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In the Beginning

  • London to LuxembourgLondon to LuxembourgMarch 31, 2017

Random Posts

  • Answers on a postcardAnswers on a postcardJune 20, 2018
  • Crossing the PondCrossing the PondApril 2, 2018
  • Living that Ново lifeLiving that Ново lifeApril 27, 2017

Recent Posts

  • Food for thought July 4, 2019
  • Travelling by Amtrak July 2, 2018
  • Answers on a postcard June 20, 2018
  • The most southernly northern city June 13, 2018
  • Mischa’s Belgian Waffle May 15, 2018
  • The Reunification Express May 6, 2018
  • The Diamond Capitol of the World April 21, 2018
  • Embassies and visas April 18, 2018
  • Crossing the Pond April 2, 2018
  • Home sweet home March 28, 2018

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