A year in Hong Kong
In and around Hong Kong, China
In fall of 2006, an opportunity for me to study abroad presented itself to me. I took the chance and a year later I'm in Hong Kong, China for my 4th year of university at the Hong Kong of University of Science and Technology.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler HongKongWanderer
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09/06/07
Hey all!! So it's been a week, and I am still alive!! I hope the same holds true for the rest of you! :) I ordered my laptop and it will be deliv... Continue reading »
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Hong Kong today, Guilin tomorrow
Thursday October 25th, 2007
After class Martina, Judith, Simone and I left HKUST and hopped on the KCR up to the Hong Kong/ Shenzh... Continue reading »
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11/05/07
October 31st, 2007 - Halloween
Halloween was great! I picked up a jailbird costume, a pair of handcuffs, tape, some fake blood, and... Continue reading »
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11/21/07
Been really busy lately and have not been able to update for a while! Here is some of the big events that have been happening around UST lately:Continue reading »
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11/27/07
Time for an update!
A few weeks ago it was convocation for many of the students here. Or, as they like to call it, "Congregation". Very odd.... Continue reading »
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12/14/07
This is a random thought entry. Bare with me!
Well, Term 1 is over. Mixed emotions fill the campus right now. Already, some of close friends... Continue reading »
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Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec 17-19 '07
Day 1 Dec 17/07
My journey began with SImone and I leaving Hong Kong headed for Vietnam. We had the pleasure of witnessing one of the most... Continue reading »
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Ninh Binh, Vietnam, Dec 19-20/07
Hanoi to Ninh Binh Dec 19th
Last night Simone and I were in bed reading when Kai called us from the front desk. Originally, we were suppose... Continue reading »
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Ninh Binh, Vietnam, Dec 20/07
Day 5- Hanoi to Ninh Binh Dec 20th
Last night Simone and I were in bed reading when Kai called us from the front desk. Originally, we were... Continue reading »
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Hue, Vietnam, Dec 22/07
Day 6- Hue Dec 22/07
Arrived @ around 9 am really tired from not a lot of sleep on the night bus. We went and saw the Citadel, Pagoda (Thie... Continue reading »
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Hoi An, Vietnam, Dec 23/07
Day 7- Hoi An Dec 23/07
It is not a good idea to check out members of the opposide sex while walking. Three times today I bumped my head on... Continue reading »
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Nha Trang, Vietnam, Dec 24-25/07
Day 8- Nha Trang, Vietnam Christmas Eve '07
Lazy day. Simone and I went to the beach. We bought a whole pineapple for 25000 Dong and ate it... Continue reading »
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Dalat, Vietnam, Dec 26-27/07
Day 10- Dalat, Vietnam Boxing Day '07
The girls have informed me that the bug bites on my legs might be fleas. Grrrrrossssss. They think th... Continue reading »
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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, Dec 28-29/07
Day 12- Dalat to Saigon Dec 28/07
We took a bus to Saigon, or as it was renamed after the war, Ho Chi Minh. Many locals still refer to it a... Continue reading »
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia Dec 30
Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Dec 30th 2007 Woke up really early... Continue reading » -
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Siem Reap, Dec 31-Jan 1
Siem Reap, New Year's Eve
Got up early to see the Cheu... Continue reading »
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Patong Beach, Thailand Jan 2-Jan 5
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Ko Phi Phi, Jan 6-8
Ko Phi Phi Don Jan 6
Got up early to take the ferry to... Continue reading »
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Krabi, Thailand Jan 9-10 '08
Ko Phi Phi to Krabi Jan 9 Took the ferry to Krabi and walked... Continue reading » -
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Krabi to Hanoi Jan 11
Krabi to Hanoi Jan 11 '08 Flew from Krabi to Bangkok and had... Continue reading » -
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Krabi to Hanoi Jan 11
Krabi to Hanoi Jan 11 '08 Flew from Krabi to Bangkok and had... Continue reading » -
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Philippines Jan 12-20, '08
HK to Manila Jan 12
Had 5 hours at UST to do my laundry before he... Continue reading »
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Kuala Lumpur Jan 22-23 '08
Day 1
Well, I already knew I had a bad passport picture. I just had that fact validated by the customs official. He asked me how it was possi... Continue reading »
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Cameron Highlands and Taman Negara Jan 24-26 '08
Cameron Highlands The people I met on the bus and I went on a tour around th... Continue reading » -
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Singapore Jan 27-28 '08
Day 1
My train arrived quite early into the city. The city on the whole feels modern and clean. The MRT is not as good as HK, but it feels cl... Continue reading »
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KL-Bali Jan 29-Feb 5 '08
Jan 30
The final frontier is here!
Arrived back in KL from Singapore at about 6 am. I imme... Continue reading »
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02/14/08
Back in HK! The weather stinks. Well, it's not too bad per SE, but it's cold since none of the buildings have heat. I guess they figure it's a wast... Continue reading »
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02/24/08
Sunday I ran the HK Standard Chartered Half Marathon. One of my best runs yet. I think the 2 espressos I had beforehand may have had something to d... Continue reading »
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04/03/08
Wow I haven't written here in a while! Gotten into a bit of a routine now so I figure it would be boring to talk about the mundane. Anyhoo. Here's... Continue reading »
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05/13/2008
Gosh it's been a while since I've written. I think this semester this semester I have definitely gotten more familiar with the country and things a... Continue reading »
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