As good as it gets

Hong Kong Island

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October 4th 2008
Travelled to HK island today. I take back any moaning I have done about the journeys so far because this was by far the worst! Ferried over, then tube, then headed for a street name given to us by an info lady! She must have been feeling particularly cruel that day! Got to street and could only find 1 hostel. Tried there but they were full. So trekked about some more (with big 15kg bag) until gave ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

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Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong... ... read more