“Life’s Not A Rally; Enjoy The Happy Valley” – Hong Kong, Week 7
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I finally trimmed my beard this week. It wasn't cheap, but it was good. These Hong Kong barbers know their stuff.
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Highlight of the week wasss... HAPPY VALLEY!! (click on the top image...
“Twice The Pride, Double The Fault” – Hong Kong, Week 6
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This week it was all about one thing and one thing only: TENNIS.
The Hong Kong Tennis Open (HKTO) took place from 6-14 October at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium, and some of the...
“Ni Hao Macau” – Hong Kong, Week 5
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I mean, you can't stay in Hong Kong for half a year and not visit Macau.
The trip was embarked upon by our usual gang - Erin, Frankie and I. After some slight...
Setting off Fireworks
There is one thing that I have always been wanting to try in Taiwan; and that is setting off Fireworks! I had this idea while on a weekend trip to Taichung. We rode to...
NCTU exchange students
Staying in a foreign place with new people has a special way of bringing stranger together. Of course, 4 months per school term we are bound to celebrate numerous birthdays with new friends from...
Grad day in Taiwan
Its been a memorable 4 months. Taiwan has much to offer, but nothing compares with its people. The friends I made here are invaluable to me. And it is with a heavy heart that...
week 16 – Changgyeonggung Palace and Eating Live Squid
Changgyeonggung Palace is originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty and is famous for having a "secret garden" that is extremely beautiful.
However, it was a real pity that by...
Week 15 – skating and snowboarding
Winter approached and it was time for some winter activities.
After finals ended, I decided to head to Korea University, as they have an ice-rink. Compared to Yonsei University, Korea University was even larger. When...
CityU – Trips back to China and Some Thoughts
During the last four months, I've made frequent trips back to China. The main reason is that my hometown Guangzhou is located north of Hong Kong and it only takes me 2 hours to...
CityU – Celebrating Nation Day with More Hikes and Fireworks
I wouldn't believe it if someone told me he/she has covered every last mile of all the trails in Hong Kong. One thing that I noticed after my 1-month of short stay was that...
