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Hi, I’m Deborah. I grew up in Hong Kong and return often. If this is your first time visiting Hong Kong, this site is for you. I share the same advice I’d give a friend — honest, practical, first-hand information on where to stay, what to do, and how to plan a great trip.
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Latest Posts
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Macau Day Trip from Hong Kong: How to Get There + My Itinerary
I’ve been to Macau many times, and I think it’s one of the best day trips you can do from Hong Kong. That’s because Macau is incredibly easy to get to from Hong Kong (it takes about an hour by ferry), and it’ll give you a completely different experience. While Hong Kong is all skyscrapers,…
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Best Things To Do in Hong Kong for First-Time Visitors
I’ve been coming to Hong Kong for over 45 years, and I’ve done everything on this list. What you’re getting here isn’t pulled from Google. It’s been walked, eaten, ferried, and climbed by me. Multiple times. This isn’t a bucket list. It’s a carefully sorted mix of what’s actually worth your time, especially if you’re…
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What to Eat in Hong Kong: A First-Timer’s Guide
Hong Kong is one of the best food cities in the world, but if it’s your first time here, it’s not always obvious what to eat. My advice is to keep it simple. Start with a handful of classic dishes: dim sum, roast meats (like char siu or roast goose), a pineapple bun, and an…
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Hong Kong Food Culture: What First-Timers Need to Know
Hong Kong’s food culture is incredibly varied, and not always easy to navigate as a first-time visitor. It mixes traditional Cantonese dishes like dim sum and roast meats with colonial influences like high tea, alongside a really fabulous international food scene. You’ll find everything from spicy fish balls to high-end buffets, diner-style cha chaan teng…
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Gluten-Free in Hong Kong: A Guide to Eating with Dietary Restrictions
Hong Kong isn’t the easiest destination in Asia for strict gluten-free or allergy-controlled eating, but it is manageable with the right approach. I know how frustrating this can be. Although I’m not strictly coeliac, I go through long stretches of eating gluten-free myself — including when I’m in Hong Kong — so I’ve had to…
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How Expensive Is Food in Hong Kong? What I Spend on My Trips
Food in Hong Kong can be surprisingly affordable—or very expensive—depending on how you eat. The cost of food in Hong Kong ranges from very cheap local meals (around HKD $30–60) to mid-range dining (HKD $80–250). High-end experiences like seafood buffets and Michelin-starred dining that can exceed HKD $600 per person. Most first-time visitors end up…
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