Places and Trails across Hong Kong
Ma On Shan – Ascent of Saddleback Mountain
Soaring above the new town that bears its name, Ma On Shan – Horse Saddle Mountain – is among…
Lai Chi Wo and Double Haven: Searching for Sustainable Tourism in Hong Kong Geopark
Double Haven is among the most beautiful areas in Hong Kong, and a ferry ride through here to…
Hoi Ha Wan and Pak Sha O
Early on a fine summer morning, Hoi Ha Wan – “Bay Beneath the Sea” – seems wonderfully serene,…
Activities in Hong Kong outdoors
Picnic places in Hong Kong
A selection of top places for a DIY al fresco experience, together with tips for packing the perfect…
Junk trips to Hong Kong islands
Especially in summer, many Hong Kong residents enjoy taking junk rides through inshore waters. Mostly, the junks aren’t…
Taking wild Hong Kong photos
Hong Kong’s outdoors offers a wealth of subjects to shoot – from hills and islands, to waterfalls and…
Hong Kong’s Wonderful Wildlife (and a little plantlife)
Spring is the breeding season for the only seabirds that nest in Hong Kong – three species of…
In his book The Seashore Ecology of Hong Kong (co-authored with John Morton), Brian Morton – dubbed the…
In spring 2022, thanks to birding naturalist Paul Aston, I helped discover that the hills near Ngong Ping…
Weather including tropical cyclones
Mad Lantau Metropolis Plans Should be Scuppered by Storm Surge Threat
A consideration of science suggests the reclamation plans, including for East Lantau Metropolis are foolhardy, even irresponsible. Foolhardy…
As Hong Kong Sizzles the World Keeps Warming
While climate change may have long seemed an issue for hardcore, tree-hugging environmentalists, concerns are spreading. Even as…
Typhoon Haiyan Lessons for Hong Kong
Typhoon Haiyan was among the strongest storms on record, and devastated a swathe of the Philippines. A storm…