Saturday, March 19, 2011

10 Days and Counting to 'Fragrant Harbor'

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!
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8 comments:

  1. A3/19/2011 4:56 PM

    Ben, I just saw this in the NYT 36hrs in HK:
    http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/travel/20hours-hongkong.html?hpw

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  2. Single Guy Ben3/19/2011 6:25 PM

    Thanks, I saw that too! Perfect timing.

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  3. Nate @ House of Annie3/20/2011 7:29 AM

    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

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  4. foodhoe3/20/2011 7:36 AM

    I've never been and can't wait to read about it!

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  5. Cindy3/20/2011 5:44 PM

    Have a great trip; can't wait to read about all your culinary adventures!

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  6. Janet3/20/2011 8:53 PM

    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.

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  7. Hungry Dog3/21/2011 8:02 AM

    I've never been but am excited for you--and to hear about your adventures.

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  8. tricia723/21/2011 7:39 PM

    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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