I haven't been able to sleep well lately. It might be me still trying to adjust to the dang change in Daylight Savings Time, but I'm sure a lot of it is just my excitement about my first planned foreign trip in three years. At the end of this month I fly out to Hong Kong for a week of gastronomy, HK style.
My Mom is from Hong Kong (translated to mean "fragrant harbor" because of the early trade of sandalwood), so we used to visit a lot when I was a kid. But I think the last time I was there I was maybe 11? I barely remember it. And I haven't gone back as an adult. So I figured it's about time to check out this cosmopolitan city of the East. It's going to be a quick trip, but I'm pretty sure all I will be doing is eating, eating, and maybe some more eating. I have a long list of places to try, but if you have any "don't miss" advice for me, please let me know!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
10 Days and Counting to 'Fragrant Harbor'
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Ben, I just saw this in the NYT 36hrs in HK:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/travel/20hours-hongkong.html?hpw
Thanks, I saw that too! Perfect timing.
have fun!
Our friend Borneo Boy has done a series on Hong Kong back in October 2010. You may want to check out. http://cwfoodtravel.blogspot.com
I've never been and can't wait to read about it!
Have a great trip; can't wait to read about all your culinary adventures!
As a child; I eat 'street food' regularly. Yet, when I visit as an adult; I wanted to try; but my boyfriend was against it (it did look unsanitary). We did enjoy the fast food style food. I was amazed that by the time I paid; walked to the pickup station, my hot bowl of wonton mein was ready; and tasted really good. You can mix/match; like adding roast duck; char sui...I think you'll have lots of fun.
I've never been but am excited for you--and to hear about your adventures.
I've stayed in Hongkong for about 3 years..Food is great even the street food out there at the night markets, go around and you'll enjoy from fine dining down to street dining.They are great experience.
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