Travel & Food guide // What to do and eat in Hong Kong

We only spent a few short nights in Hong Kong this month, but wanted to share some of our favorite activities, and of course, favorite eats! This is one of those places where you can be immersed in a totally different culture, while getting around fine speaking English. As mentioned in my last post (read here for travel tips for a long flight), we flew in partnership with Cathay Pacific on their Boston to Hong Kong direct route. If you’re contemplating an Asia trip, they are currently having a fare promo to HKG and a few other destinations. I also wanted to mention HKG is a popular hub for connecting flights around the world, so it could be fun to make a mini trip out of a layover! What to do In a nutshell, Hong Kong is comprised of three main sections: Hong Kong island, Kowloon peninsula, and then the “new territories” which include some size-able islands like Lantau and Lamma. Upper HK island and lower Kowloon are the most bustling urban areas, whereas you can find greenery and quieter open spaces in the outer areas. This time we chose to stay at The Pottinger on HK island (super central … Continue reading Travel & Food guide // What to do and eat in Hong Kong