Tummy troubles, overnight train and being an environmentally friendly traveller - 1 December 2011 Last day in Hong Kong had the second consecutive morning of waking up with horrible tummy pains. Obviously not the Burger King - think my tummy is adjusting to travel in general! We were to take the overnight train to Guilin (14h) in the evening so I ate barely anything all day because there was no way I was going to have a yuck tummy on the train! We caught the M...

Exploring Kowloon and meeting the tour group - 28 November 2011 Arrived at my hotel for the tour about midday after hiking backpack on back, daypack in front from the Kowloon station to the hotel. I then decided to explore Kowloon - in particular Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui and Canton Road. When I planned my trip, I had booked my first night in a hostel in the Chungking Mansions, Tsim Sha Tsui so as to not be too much of a burden on Caleb's flat. This booking ...

Exploring Kowloon and meeting the tour group - 28 November 2011 Arrived at my hotel for the tour about midday after hiking backpack on back, daypack in front from the Kowloon station to the hotel. I then decided to explore Kowloon - in particular Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui and Canton Road. When I planned my trip, I had booked my first night in a hostel in the Chungking Mansions, Tsim Sha Tsui so as to not be too much of a burden on Caleb's flat. This booking ...

Stanley, Repulse Bay and Victoria Peak - 27 November 2011 Kind of sad to leave this city tomorrow - I have found it so exciting, and now I am more confident with the transport system and sheer size of the city I think I will miss the fast pace when I get back to NZ! The morning was perfect - not a cloud in the sky and temperature mid to late 20 degrees so I decided to catch the MTR into town then take a bus out to Stanley Village. Arriving early afternoon, I br...

Mong Kok Markets, Causeway Bay & Nightlife - 26th November Slow start to the day feeling spaced out and red sleepy eyes - must of been jet lag! About midday, Caleb and I took the MTR into town - destination Mong Kok markets. My plan was to have a go at haggling - a must do in Asia. Much of the stuff there was the same though and I'm not a fan of rip-offs, so I didn't end up having a haggle. The market vendors can get quite aggressive though - Caleb reject...