Exploring HKs outlying islands

A Detour Through Paradise

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August 15th 2010
Me and Alex spent a week or so lazing around Hong Kong, visiting some Museums in between eating copious amounts of Dim Sum. We went up to the peak and looked down on Hong Kong by night. We went on a day trip to one of the outlying Islands, where we walked, swam, played cards on the beach and ate an obligatory seafood meal (poor us!). We wandered the bustling night markets and bought juicy mangoes ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Palawan

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more