In my early 30s, I didn’t have a passport and had never been overseas. It was 1984, we had a young family, and were keen to take off somewhere … anywhere. I viewed enviously a business studies teacher at Hobart Technical College who had obtained a position in the Seychelles – such an amazing move seemed well out of reach. But then … Continue reading
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Why you should visit Hong Kong now
Earlier this month I spent five days in Hong Kong. You should go. Why?
- Hong Kong is still one of the world’s great cities
- There are very few tourists
- You can visit Disneyland and Ocean Park and not queue for rides and attractions
- There are bargains to be had – the markets are quiet
- Hong Kong has sites and attractions you haven’t seen yet
- Enjoy a country walk to a beautiful beach
- If you’re rugby fan, you MUST attend the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens at least once
- It’s safe: Hong Kong people support democratic reform but deplore violence
- It’s cheap – packages with major carriers are a bargain, and the public transport system is a dream
- It would demonstrate your support for the HK people