2016 Books and Beds
In this second annual round-up of the books I’ve read and the beds I’ve slept in, I gotta admit I’m cutting corners on the reading list. Every year, I promise … Read more
Hong Kong
50 of Our Favorite Photos of 2016
It was a bit of an odd year for us in 2016. While we did some trips around the Midwest in the first half of the year (and Kris went … Read more
Recommendations for Five Days in Hong Kong
We were prepared to love Hong Kong. It is our first trip to China, and we were looking forward to easing into a very foreign environment by starting with (mostly) … Read more
A Walking Tour of Hong Kong, in Context
Editor’s note: As a result of the 2020 pandemic, Context Travel has introduced an excellent series of virtual seminars. These live, scholar-led courses even allow time for discussion and questions. … Read more
Skyline Views from The Peak, Hong Kong
One of the best things to do in Hong Kong is take in the views of its dramatic skyline. There are a couple of vantage points: The first, from a … Read more
A View of the Hong Kong Skyline
It’s a pretty easy shot when all you have to do is take the elevator up to the observation deck of the Panorama Hotel in Kowloon, dare to walk right … Read more