Mansions
For the Penny Pincher
by Connie Tsang
I
knew there would be no chance of bumming free accommodation in Hong Kong.
Though I have family in the city, the bulk of them reside in
ghettoesque million-story high apartment buildings in units that would
make even a cricket claustrophobic. But
no matter. I’m well versed
in the area of budget guidebook abuse, and decide to keep in my tradition
of forsaking comfort for strict economy.
I discover all this and more can be found down in the hubbub of
Kowloon activity. Destination: Mirador Mansions in Tsim Sha Tsui. More... |
Advice
and Reflection on Hong Kong
by Neil Burling
...Once
I was up and had eaten breakfast, I spent the next few hours ringing
around all the travel agents in the telephone book, to see what would
be the best deal for flights to England via Thailand, as I had decided
that I would like to go their again. (My second time). All the local
telephone calls in Hong Kong are free! This was great as I could just
keep ringing and ringing as many travel agents without feeling guilty
about Ken & Freddie's phone bill. Actually the Hong Kong Chinese are
so liberal with their telephones, a good example is that no matter where
you are in a shop or an office, they will always allow you to make local
calls without question. More... |
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