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Welcome in Hong Kong
For all people who are very bad in geography like me, first a reminder about where I am in the world... Hong Kong, written in Chinese 香港 and meaning “fragrant harbor” in English, is a special administration region (SAR) of the Republic of China since...
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First steps in the city
Here is a mix of some pictures taken in different areas of the town just to show you what it looks like here. Later on I will try to introduce you to each district one by one. You can understand better why Hong Kong surprised me so much after South Africa...
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Sunday in Stanley
On a Sunday afternoon, we decided to take advantage of a good weather and went to Stanley. Stanley is a small town located on the South of the Hong Kong Island. Stanley’s waterfront is best known for its many restaurants and bars. You can enjoy a drink...
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Being a Feng Shui Master
Back for a class of Feng Shui! Feng Shui means "wind & water" and is the ancient Chinese practice of positioning objects and construction in harmony with nature to ensure a good fortune. The objective of the class is to have a basic knowledge of Feng...
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Pink dolphins - Lantau island
In Lantau Island, just next to Hong Kong Island, I went to an ecological tour to see pink dolphins. After all the safaris done in South Africa, I needed to see some typical animals. The pink dolphins are actually named "Chinese White Dolphins". The pink...
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What you can find in the streets
In the streets of Hong Kong or even in some street markets you can find some of those DVDs. I was curious about the quality of them so I decided to try some of them. I knew they were counterfeits DVDs but I understood that it is kind of authorized as...
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A great show in Macau : Zaia
Zaia is a show currently presented in Macau. Zaia comes from a greek name meaning "life". It is a show created by the famous "Cirque du Soleil". It's been a while since the last time I went to see a circus show and I can't wait to there! It presents the...
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Shopping & Casino at Macau
Going to Macau, a small island next to Hong Kong is only an hour trip on a speed boat. We decided to spend one week end there to discover the casinos and to chill out a bit. Everything is available inside the hotel, from restaurants and casinos at the...
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Sunday at the pool
After spending the Saturday to discover casinos, good restaurants and seeing the ZAIA show, we decided that Sunday was the perfect day to chill out at the hotel pool! Of course, as in the hotel everything is just immoderate, there are 4 pools outdoors!...
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Flower expo at Victoria Park
The next flower show was held just next to my apartment so no reason for me to not give it a try! The theme of this year was "Symphony of Spring flowers" and different countries like China but also Italy, South Africa or Malaysia participated. A competition...
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A new art form
Inside the K-11 in Tsim Sha Tsui, you can find yourself in front of a giant Mona Lisa eating a pink ice cream. From far away, your first thought will be that it is done with pixel art but come closer and you will understand better... The artist, Maurice...
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Ubud City
Situated right in the middle of Bali Island, Ubud is a well known town for tourists. It became our base to discover the island around. If you are planning to visit Ubud, you will find every type of accomodations you are looking for from the backpackers...
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Welcome to Waka di Ume - Ubud Bali
Direction Indonesia and Bali for this march holidays. It's my first time around Asia so I will try to show as much as possible of what I discovered during those two weeks! Our first stop was in the south of the island, where the tourism industry is focused....
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Waka di Ume Part 2
You thought you were done with the resort... Whenever I was going from the room to the reception or from the restaurant to the pool, I was amazed by the details all around! So I share them with you of course! Also everytime I see beautiful local flowers...
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Balinese dance
As an ancient art and tradition, there are plenty of different balinese dances known all around the world. The one I am showing you here is the "Legong" one. This dance is supposed to apaise the gods and bless the village. To be honnest, I am still confused...
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Rice trekking
In the early hour of the morning -to avoid as much as possible the heat of midday - I am joining a rice trekking around town. What else than an 3 hours walk on the country side before breakfast ? To get a perfect view of the rice terrace, you have to...
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Cooking lesson - the food market
A great cooking lesson, always start with a visit to the local food market. A busy vibrant market is situated next to the main street in Ubud. It is a fascinationg place where you will loose your senses... between the strong odor of spices, the fishes...
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Cooking lesson - balinese specialities
Time to discover the balinese cuisine secrets after the colorful market... Hopefully we got a book to follow the instructions. As I am bringing it back home, I will be able to do Indonesian food very soon (if I can find all the ingredients in Hong Kong...
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The Monkey Forest
The sacred monkey forest sounds like a great place to go when you are in Ubud. You could also buy some bananas at the entrance to feed the monkeys, how cool is that ? I had to change my mind when I saw the first monkey attacks on a tourist couple! It...
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Food in Bali
Now it is the moment everyone is waiting for... food! A stop in one of the local warung is compulsory. It is a small traditional restaurant selling basic local food - a good way to try cheap and tasty indonesian meals! You can also come back as many time...
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Pura Taman Ayun
Pura Taman Ayun means "Temple of the beautiful gardens". It was a royal temple serving as a family temple for the Mengwi dynasty and built a long time ago. It is one of the most famous attraction around Bali and lots of tourists can be around... except...
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Pura Tanah Lot
The Pura Tanah Lot is one of the most popular temple in Bali. It is especially famous for its sunset but during a sunny morning you will be glad that you finally choose to avoid this crowded area at night! This name means the temple floating in the middle...
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A very special coffee
Time to discover the worst kept secret of this island... the "Bali Kopi Lowak". It is a very special coffee - the most expensive and rare one around the world - a definitive must try for coffee lovers! This coffee is also name the "civet coffee". It is...
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Pura Tirtha Empul
After visiting temples in Bali, it is time to discover one of them a bit different; the "Pura Tirtha Empul" meaning the temple of the Holy water. This temple is one of the most important one in the island as there is a sacred spring used in religious...
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Welcome to the Gili Islands
If you plan to go to Bali for its beautiful beaches, think again... or follow us ;) North of Lombok Island, there are 3 islands where you will find white sand beaches and turquoise water : Gili Trawagan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. A very popular destination...
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