Market at Mong Kok

One Week Into It

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January 17th 2007
Well we had finally made it to Hong Kong after a 13hour plane ride and one hour bus adventure (crazy drivers). Sarah and I had both insisted on bringing our whole wardrobe, which backfired on us as we struggled to walk two miles with 4 suitcases, a carry-on and a purse through a saturated mob of people. By some kind of miracle we made it to Hung Hom. Starving we made our way to the closest restau ... read more

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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