Frannywanny

Hong Kong remains to be one of my favorite destinations in Asia. Aside from the fact that it's just an hour and 50 minutes away from Manila, entering Hong Kong does not require a visa and while I've been there so many times since I was 7 that I know the country by heart, each visit still surprises me with new discoveries and finds that I get to take home and remember forever. For those who are planning a trip to Hong Kong , here's my easy travel guide to help you make the most of your stay in this amazing Asian food and shopping destination: First and foremost, a little 101 on Hong Kong -- how to get there and how to navigate your way around. When looking for a place to stay, I highly recommend Cosmo Kowloon Hotel for its reasonable rates and strategic location. I also love Butterfly on Prat which is located right at the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon as well. However, if you're traveling with kids, why not spend the night at the enchanting Hong Kong Disn...

It has been a year since my last visit to Hong Kong and boy was I excited! I felt like a little girl patiently waiting in my seat as the plane made the final landing at the Hong Kong International Airport . The ride was very smooth while the food was just a-ok, then again, I know I will be indulging in a lot more delicious finds the moment we land in Hong Kong. This time we knew our way around HKIA better, we headed straight to the Airport Express counter to purchase our one-way ticket to the Kowloon station. The ticket costs $70 which we felt was worth it since it will saved us time on the road and will get us straight to Kowloon in less than 30 minutes. This train has three stops: Tsing Yi (the closest stop to Hong Kong Disneyland) , Kowloon and Hong Kong. Read about my Hong Kong 101 tips here. Upon reaching the Kowloon Station , we checked out Elements Mall which was right adjacent to the train station. Christmas is truly in the air as we admire the beautiful mall set-ups th...