Last week I blogged about an unlimited data plan for HK residents. Today’s post is about prepaid SIM cards for visitors and tourists. All of Hong Kong’s mobile phone companies have prepaid SIM cards available for purchase at their stores, at 7-Eleven, or Circle K. If you are arriving at Hong Kong International Airport, there’s a 7-11 in the center ... Read More »
One of the blog’s most popular posts has been about the $68 mobile phone plans with unlimited data. I want to provide an update to last year’s post as there have been some changes. Also, I’m currently subscribed to the Smartone $68 plan so I can speak from experience about the service quality. The main update is that Smartone now requires ... Read More »
I had the pleasure of enjoying a nice dinner buffet at Cafe Lagoon which is located at the Gold Coast Hotel. It was surprisingly delicious and had a great selection of food. The setting is very nice, next to the pool and greenery. There was also a live band and singer the night I went. Feels like you aren’t in ... Read More »
MTR has a new promotion starting New Year’s eve. To combat continued criticism of their increased fares this year, MTR will offer Octopus card users 10% off the 2nd MTR trip a rider takes the same day. This is fantastic news and I think a lot better than their ride 10 get 1 free promotion. Many more riders will be ... Read More »
MTR has increased the service frequency of the trains this year, and they’ve initiated a campaign bragging about it. I think this is mainly in hope that people will forget about the three major instances where there was major MTR service disruption this year. While I commend them, this really should be expected due to the higher fares and increases in tourist ... Read More »
Last week I posted about the promotion of 40% off Airport Express tickets for using your Visa Platinum, Visa Signature or Visa Infinite cards. I have bought the tickets twice, on two separate occasions and would like to comment on my experience. The first time I was coming back to HK and bought the ticket online, same morning of my arrival. Upon leaving the airport I hopped ... Read More »
I saw a promotion on the MTR for 40% off your Airport Express ticket when using Visa Platinum, Signature, or Infinite. I think this is an awesome deal making your trip only $60 from Hong Kong Station. Details can be found below or through this link. Read More »
In case you’re unaware, there’s a number of MTR Fare Saver booths all over Hong Kong. These discount your same day MTR fares by $1-2 depending on the booth. It’s really easy, all you have to do is ‘doot’ your Octopus card on the Fare Saver reader, and if you take a ride from the designated MTR station that same ... Read More »
Looking for an activity during the Autumn Moon festival in Hong Kong? One of the biggest and coolest celebrations it the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. It’s pretty much what it sounds like, literally dragons dancing around which are set on fire including on that’s 67 ft long. Since firecrackers aren’t allowed this is probably the closest you’ll get to ... Read More »
Decided to take a trip out to Wong Tai Sin temple in Kowloon one weekend when it was easily over 33 degrees and super sunny! Nonetheless it was nice to check out again as I haven’t gone in a few years, clear the sins and wish for a few things. Wong Tai Sin is extremely easy to reach, it’s literally ... Read More »
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