Hong Kong Travel Tips, Ideas, and Guides by The Poor Traveler

HONG KONG DISNEYLAND REOPENING: List of New Health and Safety Guidelines

Mariah Cruz — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:13:45 +0000

Published: 2020 • 6 • 23 A few months after its temporary closure last January, Hong Kong Disneyland has finally opened its doors again. Disney characters and cast members welcomed guests back on 18 June 2020. For the protection of the guests as they go on their magical journey, the resort started implementing several health

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HONG KONG ITINERARY: 12 Best Things to Do & Places to Visit

Yosh Dimen — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:13:36 +0000

Hong Kong is a bustling urban jungle with plenty of things to do and places of interest. If you’re planning to visit, here are the must-sees that we recommend you include in your HONG KONG ITINERARY. You will find more information about each place below the photos. We also mentioned the closest MTR Station and

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HONG KONG AIRPORT to TSIM SHA TSUI: By Train & By Bus

Asta Alvarez — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 07:52:06 +0000

Hong Kong International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, serving approximately 73 million passengers annually. It accommodates more than a hundred airline companies, connecting Hong Kong to over 200 destinations around the globe. It has been recognized as one of the “World’s Best Airports” a number of times. The airport is

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Sample HONG KONG-MACAU ITINERARIES: 3, 4, 5, 6 Days

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:15:39 +0000

This post features sample DIY HONG KONG-MACAU and MACAU-HONG KONG ITINERARIES for 3 DAYS, 4 DAYS, 5 DAYS, and 6 DAYS, with breakdown of travel expenses, budget estimates, and recommendations on places to visit. Feel free to use any of these for your next trip. Travelers often bundle Hong Kong and Macau together because of

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Sample HONG KONG ITINERARIES: 1-6 Days

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:18:01 +0000

Whether you’re traveling for 1 DAY (layover), 2 DAYS (overnight), 3 DAYS, 4 DAYS, 5 DAYS, 6 DAYS, or 7 DAYS (1 WEEK), here are some of our suggested DIY HONG KONG ITINERARIES with breakdown of expenses, cost estimates, and tour recommendations. Hong Kong is a vibrant and bustling destination famous for its eclectic mix

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HONG KONG TO MACAU BY FERRY or BUS (via Sea Bridge)

Yosh Dimen — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 07:36:34 +0000

Many travelers visiting Hong Kong end up also setting foot in Macau. It’s not surprising at all. Macau is fascinatingly vibrant and energetic. Although there are similarities, Macau offers a completely different experience from Hong Kong. It has its own currency, own diplomatic policy, and a unique history. But the biggest reason why Hong Kong

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MACAU TO HONG KONG BY FERRY or BUS (via Sea Bridge)

Yosh Dimen — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 06:08:13 +0000

Hong Kong is easily accessible from Macau. All it takes is a one-hour ferry ride. Hence, it is not unusual for travelers to bundle these two cities together. Some travelers fly to Macau, take a ferry to Hong Kong, and then return to their country from there. Some do it the other way around. If

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HONG KONG DISNEYLAND: Discounted Tickets & Travel Guide

Asta Alvarez — Tue, 08 May 2018 11:53:24 +0000

Combine Disney and theme park, then you’ll find yourself in the happiest place on earth! That is if you plan your visit well. Hong Kong Disneyland is one of the most visited theme parks in Asia and in the world. It can really get crowded during weekends and holidays. You wouldn’t want to spend long

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HONG KONG TRAVEL GUIDE with Budget Itinerary

Yosh Dimen — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:23:59 +0000

Here’s our HONG KONG TRAVEL GUIDE blog with sample HONG KONG ITINERARY and HONG KONG-MACAU ITINERARY, hotel and tour recommendations, and list of expenses to help you budget for and plan your trip. There’s a hole in my heart that only Hong Kong can fill. Perhaps it’s because of the fact that it is the

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SUPERSTAR VIRGO: Cruise Guide for First-Timers (What to Expect)

Yosh Dimen — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 12:36:08 +0000

Recently, we have been invited by Star Cruises to experience sailing from Manila to Ilocos to Taiwan to Hong Kong aboard Superstar Virgo. This wasn’t our first time cruising, so we were a bit more confident this time around. On our first time a few years back, we were so intimidated by the whole cruise

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12 Asian Destinations for FIRST-TIME SOLO BACKPACKERS

Yosh Dimen — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 16:33:39 +0000

In 2012, I traveled solo for the first time in my life. I still remember how scared I was before the trip. With only a small backpack, a Neil Gaiman book, a thousand dollars, and a will to get out of my comfort zone, I boarded the plane to Bangkok. As I was checking in,

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