View from Victoria Peak

January 26th 2008
"Hong Kong, Kowloon, Kowloon Hong Kong" sang the cabbie as he took us to a bar on Hong Kong island. Cousin Brian and Uncle Lorne had just gotten in from the airport and where else would we go to start the trip but a dive bar? "Where you from?" "Seattle, Washington" responded Brian. "Oh, Seattle! U.S.A! George Bush!" The cab driver proceeded to ramble all the American cities/places he knew. "Whit ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong

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

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The Bernard Brothers

I quit my cushy job in health care software in January of 2008 and hit the road with my younger brother Darren (the one on the left of the photo). We had plane tickets to South East Asia and not much of a plan beyond that. It turned into one of the best years of my life. And, as a result of this blog, I convinced many of my friends to leave their uninspiring jobs and travel as well! I am now finishing medical school in the United States and starting residency shortly. Money is tight, becoming a MD has me pinned down, but I jump at every opportunity I can to get out on the road.... full info

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