Basic Info on HK's wild side

Hong Kong Accommodation outside city

Though the vast majority of Hong Kong accommodation is within the city, there are...

Buying binoculars

Here's short info I sent someone asking for advice on buying binoculars in...

Mosquitoes in Hong Kong

For most of my time in Hong Kong, mosquitoes have been pretty much just an irritant...

Cleaning Indoor Air

With hideous smog (aka "haze") currently prevailing in Hong Kong, just...

Hong Kong Railways
Hong Kong's major rail network is operated by the MTR (Mass Transit Railway...
Hong Kong Ferries

There are two major ferry companies serving islands in HK: New World First Ferry,...

HK Taxis

Taxis are abundant in Hong Kong. In most city areas, you'll find just the regular,...

Hong Kong Buses n Minibuses

 Buses abound in Hong Kong, with even small villages served by regular...

Sai Kung Minibus

 

Those who live in Sai Kung and need to get to work early in the...

South Lantau Bus

My farourite Hong Kong bus ride is east from Mui Wo to Ngong Ping, heading along...

Octopus Card

If you plan on using public transport in Hong Kong, consider getting yourself an...

Hong Kong tropical cyclones

Hong Kong lies in the tropical belt that's impacted by low pressure systems...

Hong Kong Typhoons

Typhoons have long impacted Hong Kong - even the word "typhoon" is said...

HK Number 8 Signal

Hong Kong's Number 8...

Pabuk

Severe Tropical Storm Pabuk looked set to have passed Hong Kong, barely causing an...

Pabuk

Severe Tropical Storm Pabuk looked set to have passed Hong Kong, barely causing an...