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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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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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MACAU TRAVEL GUIDE with Budget Itinerary

Yosh Dimen — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 03:37:20 +0000

If you need help with planning your next trip to Macau, here’s our DIY MACAU TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG with lots of travel tips about cheap hotels and best things to do. You’ll also find a sample DIY MACAU ITINERARY with a list of possible travel expenses. When the Portuguese landed on the shore near A-ma

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10 FREE Things to Do in MACAU

Yosh Dimen — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:15:11 +0000

The cost of living in other major cities may be much lower, but Macau is definitely one of the most budget-friendly urban destinations in this part of Asia. While accommodations here are more on the steep side of the spectrum, transportation isn’t a problem at all; thanks to the many free shuttle/bus services that major

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Snapshot: Sweet Surrender at Mount Fortress, Macau

Yosh Dimen — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:33:22 +0000

She wrapped her arms around him as he rested his head comfortably on her shoulder. The two lovers, exhausted after a day of sightseeing, matched the soft silhouette of mountains behind them with an even sweeter kiss. The sun was just about to dive in another heavenly display. It wasn’t always this peaceful at Mount

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5 Relaxing Parks and Gardens to Visit in MACAU

Yosh Dimen — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:28:29 +0000

Relaxing isn’t really the first word that comes to mind when you look at the usual pictures of Macau. At night, the lights and colors of its busy casinos and hotels form a kaleidoscopic, almost psychedelic cityscape that induces an unexpected adrenaline rush. Even its historical core — Senado Square and the Ruins of St.

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A-MA TEMPLE: Tracing the Roots of Macau

Yosh Dimen — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 07:24:45 +0000

Despite all the unrelenting developments in Macau, the A-ma Temple remains almost untouched. The oldest temple in Macau, the A-Ma Temple was built in 1488 under the Ming Dynasty in honor of A-Ma (also called Mazu or Matsu), the goddess of the sea. It is believed that she helped fishermen and sailors to reach safety

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SENADO SQUARE to ST. PAUL RUINS, MACAU: A DIY Walking Tour

Yosh Dimen — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:56:32 +0000

It was supposed to be a short walk. But it was impossible to not take the time. My senses were overloaded upon crossing Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro. Distinct and impressive facades delighted my eyes. The clanking of the shoes on the mosaic ground was music to my ears. And the scent of pork chop buns

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4 Must-See Hotel Attractions in Macau

Yosh Dimen — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:55:42 +0000

2012 • 11 • 28 Under the sun, Macau bares its soul in its mosaic-art cobblestone streets flanked with historical Portuguese colonial buildings, calming parks, and long-standing temples. But as soon as the sun starts hiding under the horizon, Macau transforms into a totally different creature — more alive and definitely kicking! At nightfall, the

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HONG KONG and MACAU: Budget Travel Guide

Yosh Dimen — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:58:32 +0000

A more updated version of this article can be found here: Hong Kong Travel Guide Macau Travel Guide 2012 • 11 • 22 Hong Kong and Macau are great places to have a first out-of-the-country trip. This realization dawned on me as soon as I started touring these “modern and futuristic” cites. The culture is

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