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Sabei Chiang Mai

Discover A Totally Different Side To The Land Of Smiles RICH IN HISTORY AND TRADITION, Chiang Mai is northern Thailand’s most culturally significant province and arguably the nation’s best vehicle for educating and entertaining visitors. Rich in mountains, forests and rice fields, it’s still the home of a complex web of tribal groups, who began migrating there over 1,000 years ago from China. SAVE ELEPHANT FOUNDATION’S Elephant Nature Park (www.saveelephant.org), founded and run by Lek… Read More »Sabei Chiang Mai

PINK DOLPHIN WATCHING

Reporting by Kayli Liebenberg Photos courtesy of Hong Kong Dolphinwatch Dolphin watching can be one of the most serene experiences a person can have. Watching the dolphins emerge from the water after waiting patiently for them to make their appearance is a truly unforgettable experience. If you have a passion for dolphin watching or are intrigued by the idea, Lantau-based Hong Kong Dolphinwatch (www.hkdolphinwatch.com) is your local go-to, the first of its kind in Hong… Read More »PINK DOLPHIN WATCHING

TAI A CHAU 

Less than 5 kilometres south of Lantau, nestled deep in the territory’s southwestern-most waters, Tai A Chau is arguably as remote as Hong Kong gets. The largest of the Soko Islands group at 1.2 km², it’s uninhabited, totally undeveloped and seldom visited; somewhere to enjoy a real Robinson Crusoe experience. Even getting there involves a bit of an adventure. Ferries don’t make it this far so you’ll need to hop on a kayak, charter a… Read More »TAI A CHAU 

CHEUNG CHAU BUN FESTIVAL

Cheung Chau Bun Festival is one of Hong Kong’s whackiest and most authentic cultural celebrations. It dates back to the 18th century, when islanders celebrated the end of a plague in their village by parading an image of Pak Tai, the God of Water, through the streets; carrying their kids around on high poles and scrambling up bun towers. I did say whacky, right?  This year, from April 16 to May 27, we can expect… Read More »CHEUNG CHAU BUN FESTIVAL

SCENIC HILL AND THE AIRPORT TRAIL

REPORTING BY Raphael BletPHOTOS BY Sarin Ale Located beneath Ngong Ping 360’s Airport Island Angle Station and a 10-minute walk from Tung Chung town centre, Scenic Hill is a hidden gem; a picture-perfect spot for a leisurely hike, right on the southern tip of Chek Lap Kok. At 77 metres, it’s now the tallest point in the area, since other nearby mountains were bulldozed in the 1990s to make reclaimed land for the airport. The… Read More »SCENIC HILL AND THE AIRPORT TRAIL