Monkeys in the zoo

14th April – all day

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April 14th 2006
I head to the clothing market in Mong Kok to hopefully pick up some bargains on shirts for work. The market is heaving with people and crammed with ‘bargains’ to be had on souvenirs, but there are some items of interest. I pick up five reasonable-quality shirts for under £25, and she throws in a tie to sweeten the deal. The next stall has some reasonable ties too so I stop by to have a look t ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong

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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