Tsingtao Beer is one of China's most widely recognized brands. As the Qingdao International Beer Festival kicks off in the former German colony, Michael Taylor reminisces about his first trip to the city in 2006.
Japan: Low Cost Carrier to Launch Hong Kong – Tokyo Route!
HK Express is a low cost carrier. It will begin service in October 2013. It will fly from Hong Kong to Tokyo, Kota Kinabalu, and Kunming, China.
Health and Fitness: Stir-Fried Vegetables May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Stir-fried green vegetables could be hazardous to your health, a study by the Hong Kong Department of Health finds.
Hong Kong: Thai Eatery with Isaan Menu Opens in Sheung Wan
Restaurant Guide Sheung Wan's tranformation from a scruffy bedroom community into a foody paradise has gotten another shot in the arm with the arrival of a trendy eatery serving spicey food from the Isaan region of Northeastern Thailand. Chachawan Isaan Thai and Bar officialy opened last night in the Sheung Wan section of Hong Kong …
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Thailand: Cash, Don’t Leave Home Without It!
Travel Blogger Meet-up Part 13 On his recent trip to Bangkok, Thailand, to attend a Travel Bloggers Match-up organized by Digital Innovation Asia, Michael Taylor discovers that his Hong Kong ATM card doesn't work the way it used to. On previous trips to Thailand I haven't bothered changing money before leaving Hong Kong. I have …
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Hong Kong: Four Hotels With Best Views of Florentijin Hofman’s Rubber Duck
Travel Tips Time is running out to view the 16.5 meter tall Rubber Duck, which was created by Dutch Artist Florentijn Hofman. It will remain anchored in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour through 9 June 2013. If you are planning a trip to Hong Kong to see the inflatable installation, which has been dubbed “Spreading Joy …
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Basel Hong Kong Attracts Tens of Thousands of Artists and Collectors
Exhibitions Tens of thousands of artists, art dealers, art critics, art lovers, curators, private collectors, and not a few curiosity seekers have descended on Hong Kong to attend Art Basel Hong Kong. And while this is no Hong Kong Book Fair - no skantily dressed young starlets posing for would-be paparazzi and no need to …
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Hong Kong: Japanese Lounge Hosts Shochu Workshop for Journalists
Food and Beverage Think of Japanese tipples and two alcoholic beverages usually come to mind: sake and beer. But what about shochu? Not well known outside Japan, shochu has become the refreshment of choice for many Japanese connoisseurs. Ten years ago, in fact, domestic consumption of shochu – which has a history of about 500 …
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Aviation: Hawaiian Airlines Says, ‘Goodbye, Manila! Hello, Beijing!’
Business Following five years of disappointing payloads, Hawaiian Airlines has decided to end flights linking Honolulu, Hawaii, with Manila, capital of the Philippines. The last flight will depart from Manila International Airport on 1 August 2013. Click on the following link for Hawaii travel ideas: Hawaii Destination Guide Greater China's Gain? But the Philippines' loss …
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Le French May: Journalists Get Sneak Preview at W Hong Kong
Food and Beverage Travel writers and food critics got a sneak preview of what's in store at W Hong Kong's three food and beverage outlets for Hong Kong foodies during Le French GourMay, a month long celebration of French gastronomy and wine. Now in its fifth year, Le French GourMay is an offshoot of Le …
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