Hong Kong to Shenzhen: An Easy Trip on the Train
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Shenzhen? When I lived in Shanghai years ago, the cheapest way to go on a visa run was to take a flight to Shenzhen and then a bus to Hong Kong.
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui: Never Again!
Grab your pitchforks! It's time to revolt against the Hyatt Hong Kong and its shady ways. This was my third time staying at this property and it will certainly be my last.
VPN: A Necessary Hotel Amenity in China
TPOL was blocked in China!
I've been trying to publish reviews as quickly as possible because I won't do it when I get home. The plan was thrown off when my laptop charger gave out,...
Cathay A350 HKG-BKK: I Miss First Already
I am currently sitting in seat 58J from Guangzhou to Bangkok next to a guy who keeps taking selfies. A week ago I was flying business from Hong Kong to Bangkok.
When I originally booked...
The Pier Vs. The Wing: Battle of Cathay’s First Class Lounges
Disclaimer: I reviewed The Wing when I was moving out of the nightmare that was Mongolia. Although I visited both lounges this past trip, this review will have mostly pictures of The Pier.
Which is better,...
Cathay First YVR-HKG: The Next Episode
And there I was in Vancouver, Canada, former home to the infamous winger Todd Bertuzzi. The Canucks is what comes to mind when I think of British Columbia.
Unfortunately, today would not be the day...
Cathay First JFK-HKG: Part 1 to Vancouver
I'm reminded of wise words a stranger once told me, "Don't fly direct on Cathay Pacific from JFK, take the scenic route through Vancouver." And that's what I did. And here is why you...
Cathay Pacific HKG-JNB: 13 Hours of Lie-Flat
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to South Africa? There's the painful way, flying coach on Delta on one of the longest flights from ATL-JNB and then there's the right way HKG-JNB.
Hong Kong Layover = Lan Kwai Fong
Anthony Bourdain has his Layover Guide to Hong Kong and I have mine. With all due respect to Bourdain, his layover is actually a stopover as he stays in HKG for 48 hours.
Cathay Pacific HKG-SYD Business A330
It's all about the Dreamliner and the 777 vs. A380, if not the A350 these days. Back then TPOL was just happy to fly business and get free champagne and ice cream.
