Reach out in all directions with an Octopus
Travelling around in Hong Kong can be complex for the uninitiated – and is becoming ever more crowded. The Octopus card simplifies your travel immensely – and if you stick to the dedicated routes of the MTR, Tram, Bus, Peak Tram and Star Ferry then you’ll also dodge much of the congestion that otherwise clogs the roads. If you’re familiar with Oyster cards in London then Octopus in Hong Kong will be second nature. If...
Hong Kong – fairground and finance full-on!
Although the transition from British to Chinese rule hasn’t been seamless, Hong Kong’s frenetic pace continues unabated as the world’s centre for decadence and money in all its forms. Long seen as China’s gateway to the west, Hong Kong continues to assault the senses with its aura of organised chaos. To liken Hong Kong to a fairground is to understand the riot of tradition and colour but to underestimate the sheer volume of money that...
