Taking It All In

The Pearl of the Orient... a Real Gem!

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May 23rd 2009
Day 1 A perfect girls' weekend in Hong Kong was exactly what I needed to break up the monotony of the blah spring we'd been having back in Korea. As any girl would do, I painted my nails to match all three of the dresses I'd packed for the weekend which were, of course, color coordinated with my friend's outfits. I stuffed my backpack full of all the necessities, cut out of work early, grabbe ... 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