Places and Trails across Hong Kong
Four Kowloon Parks and Chi Lin Nunnery
During the Covid pandemic, many people have spent longer indoors than is really good for mental or physical…
Deep Bay: Hong Kong’s Threatened Wetland of International Importance
Deep Bay is a Key Winter Area and Stopover for Waterbirds The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International…
Hiking a South Lamma Circuit – akin to far-flung New Territories
While Sok Kwu Wan is familiar as a coastal village dominated by seafood restaurants, it’s also a good…
Activities in Hong Kong outdoors
Cycling From Tai Po Market to Tai Mei Tuk on Rented Bikes
One of the best ways of getting some outdoor exercise is to get on a bicycle, and ride…
Camping and campsites in Hong Kong
While day and evening trips to the Hong Kong countryside are rewarding, a whole new experience awaits if…
Hong Kong Night Hiking is Far More Than a Walk in the Dark
As increasing numbers of people are discovering, night hiking may seem a little spooky, but there are rewards…
Hong Kong’s Wonderful Wildlife (and a little plantlife)
From edge of Tai Lam Chung Reservoir in northwest New Territories, Hong Kong on 24 January 2023; trip…
Take a hike through the Hong Kong countryside and, chances are, you will enjoy some wonderful scenery -…
Perhaps surprisingly for a densely packed metropolis, Hong Kong is home to a rich biodiversity, with impressive numbers…
Weather including tropical cyclones
Tropical Cyclone Ma-on Headed for Hong Kong
25 August 2022 (evening) update: Ma-on took a track somewhat south and west of earlier forecasts; passed within…
Severe Typhoon Mangkhut highlights perils of massive reclamation by Lantau
Typhoon Mangkhut helped show “storm surge” is a threat to modern cities, not just something for the history…
Typhoon Jebi a Warning for East Lantau Metropolis aka Lantau Tomorrow Vision
You may have seen the shocking images from Japan in September 2018, including as Osaka’s Kansai International Airport…