I kind of snuck in. I did. They were actually closed and open for appointments only, but I slid…read morein to check it out. The question of "are they open to the public or are they only open for appointments to potential buyers" is a slippery slope around Hong Kong. "Are you just looking or are you buying?" is another slippery slope. Without a solid contemporary art museum to anchor from, I seek out art any way I can...even slipping into Gagosian. Do as I say and not as I do: I suppose it would be best to call first and simply ask to say "can I come by and take a look, not to buy, but just to look" to be on the up and up with their blessing versus the sneek in approach. If you love contemporary art, this is your church. Their is a fine line between public museum and private gallery in Hong Kong and access to see what is out there in the contemporary world can really only be viewed in the private gallery. I cant lie though. Between several places like Gagosian and Pace, these places are the holy grail of contemporary art and absolutely go if you have an opportunity to be in this space because without doubt whatever is on their walls is spectacular.

The bus took us up the hills slowly where at points you could see Kowloon and Hong Kong. It was…read moresuper foggy by the time we reached the top of Victoria Peak aka The Peak. We walked to the vista point but the view was obscured by heavy fog. That was a shame because the view would have been great had it been clear. The Peak Tower building hosting the tram had many shopping opportunities as well as eateries. It was interesting to see the foods offered. We visited a souvenir shop which was packed with visitors and a bit crazy. The store accepted US dollars and credit cards. The tram ride is one of the most iconic things to do when visiting. It required tickets and the queue went quickly. The ride downhill was much quicker than going up by bus. It was well worth the cost and quite unique.

As with any major city, there are tourist attractions that everyone will flock to, and Victoria…read morePeak is one of them. I do think the view is beautiful, and it's famous for a reason! We bought our tickets on Klook to get a pass that included the Peak Tram ride as well as entry to the Sky Terrace. I think if its your first time, it's worth paying the extra few bucks to get the entire view - after all, you made it all the way up there already! There are many vendors selling trinkets and food/drinks. Cute souvenirs can be found here, although overpriced as expected. If you have visitors coming for the first time, I do think its worth the trip, but maybe you don't need to go more than once.

M+ located in West Kowloon is a contemporary modern art museum where you can easily spend half a…read moreday there admiring all the works. I am no expert in contemporary art but the space, exhibitions, and museum building provides a unique and neat experience to check out if you want to explore and see a different side of Hong Kong. Moreover, you get great views of Hong Kong Island from M+ as well. You are able to purchase tickets at the museum and the exhibitions are clearly labeled with both Chinese and English explanations. Some of the works are pretty neat and thought provoking, challenging society's norms. The entire M+ building architecturally beautiful to look at and be in as well. It makes for a great unique experience. The museum also has temporary exhibitions as well that change time to time - so interesting to see. Overall, a must visit if you love art and architecture. A great way to spend an afternoon!

M+ Pavilion / West Kowloon (Hong Kong) -- It's not every day that you can visit a world-class…read moremuseum that's also a political lightning rod. Open just three years ago, the space is as modern and expansive as you would expect it to be with 33 galleries spread over 700,000 square feet. Jamie W and I decided to come here after seeing several young vloggers praise its architecture and collection. The art on display is specifically from the 20th and 21st centuries. Don't expect ancient artifacts here. We had the foresight to buy the Special Exhibition Dual Passes for HK$240 each well in advance. This allowed us entry to the popular museum on a pre-selected day within a certain timeframe. It included access to two special exhibitions, an overview of the work of revered architect I.M. Pei called 'Life Is Architecture', and the stylized work of trendsetting fashion designer Guo Pei called 'Fashioning Imagination'. They're not related. However, both figures reflect vast imaginations translated into stunning designs. Coincidentally, I had seen Guo Pei's meticulously ornate gowns at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco two years ago, but this was a nicely condensed version of that collection. I.M. Pei's work turned out to be a vast display of buildings and structures well beyond the glass pyramid at the Louvre. Especially interesting was archival video where the architect shared his approach and philosophy. The other galleries showcase contemporary Chinese art with some pieces quite revolutionary in their messaging. Even before it opened, the museum has been under scrutiny from Beijing with the pending threat of censorship from the Communist Party. Due to its unique administrative status, Hong Kong has managed thus far to maneuver the treacherous political waters to create a museum comparable to the Tate Modern and MoMA. Who knows how long it will last? RELATED - Exploring Hong Kong? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AGgadg

Amazing location for a wedding, despite the less than ideal weather this week. The ceremony was…read moredone in the Member's Garden, which - on any other sunny weekend - is usually filled with children biking and/or enjoying the beautiful green spread. The Lawn is usually reserved for wedding receptions/dinners and functions of that nature. The staff here are very professional and obviously experienced with celebrations of this nature. Food served at the wedding was an international buffet. In the Old Clubhouse, the food is also very good - roast chicken, suckling pig, laksa, Chinese noodles, chicken wings, fries, burgers, fish & chips, curries etc. Obviously, you have to be a member to buy anything here, but the club seems like a great place to take the kids.

One of Hong Kong's hidden gems. The entire clubhouse is managed by the Jockey Club and it offers a…read moredifferent view of life for a different sector of society. The clubhouse contains a main clubhouse, a lodge and some other chalets which could be rented on a day to day basis for those would like to get away from it all. The Beas River Country Club's main function is actually accompany the equestrian centre nearby. For many years riders trained here and the centre itself is well recognized the world over for its professionalism in equestrian sports. On coming to Beas River you will often see riders on horseback traversing the tracks here and it really paints a picture that is more Berkshire than Sheung Shui. The clubhouse itself is also a building that is steeped in history; much of which could be reviewed through the pictures hung around the bar in the main lodge. The food offered here is exemplary and the portions aim to impress. Aside from the food, there is a wide expanse of green land around the club house and again this is a rarity in this part of the world. Couples often come here to take their wedding photos and there is little wonder as to why. The swimming pool, tennis courts and play areas are well kept and facilities are being updated constantly. More importantly there are a number of chalets that could be rented as a retreat though vacancies are said to be tight.

MUJI to GO is one of the stores located in the Hong Kong International Airport's SkyMart in…read moreTerminal 1. This is the mall of stores that surrounds the airline check-in areas in this terminal. Muji is a popular brand in Japan and they have many stores in Hong Kong. This is a very condensed version of the full-scale store. The offerings here are meant to appeal to travelers. The product selection consists of men's and women's clothing, stationery, travel goods and a sizable snacks and grocery product selection. If you want to get clothing here, it would be best to come here before you check-in so you don't have to lug it as a carry-on. Some of the items looked a bit bulky. They do have things like travel pillows which seem pretty appealing if you are taking a long haul flight. But what drew me here was the selection of snack products. They are reasonably priced and perfect for snacking on your flight. Bought a pack of marshmallows and soymilk castella mini doughnuts for HK$10 each. Not only are the snacks here good for snacking, but they would make for a nice little return gift for someone. They are small so they don't take up too much space. If you are looking for goods to make your flight a little more comfortable or for some last minute souvenir gifts at the airport to bring back home, check out MUJI to GO.

Muji can be one of my fav brand after all…read more The original concept came from the Japanese version of oriental philosophy. No sign/label, low key, and completely focus on the quality and utilities. A bit niche market for above average price for its positioning. I love the airport one as it is conveniently located, and well selected for products category. The travel part is essential. I bought at least two neck pillows here. Yay, for sure, it is more than easy to source suit cases, eye masks, passport holders, stationary and TRAVEL TOILETERIES. Oh man, you don't wanna see the custome throw away your expensive branded moisture! Check that in and get these little travel set here and Muji. Fragnance free.

Nice acquainted quiet little town with a lot of small or tinny shops and restaurants and markets…read moreand temple. It's more of a fishing village with nice folks and the seafood foods are cheap and fresh. It's a perfect getaway from the big city. Very peaceful and lovely place to be.

It's clearly a tourist trap, but it was a good way to spend a few hours, especially if you're…read morealready making the trek to see Big Buddha. The village has some souvenir shops, some restaurants, and some "attractions". The souvenir shops were cool and probably had stuff that you couldn't find at other landmarks' souvenir shops. I only ate at the more traditional/localized restaurants like a tofu fa (sweet tofu pudding) shop and small stalls selling fish balls and shui mai. Skip the fish balls and shui mai if you see them at small stalls; they tasted so bad. Since I came here a bit after Chinese New Year, I got to see a wishing tree for the first time in person!

I am a fan of art. Contemporary art is my wheelhouse of understanding. So if I can go to a mall…read moreand also be exposed to contemporary art, then I am one to subscribe to the notion that this is a good thing. Too many people, art is not a worthy endeavor for daily consideration, so they would think differently. K11 Art Space is a break in the routine in the sea of shopping malls that blanket Hong Kong...yes it is a mall, but the niche is that it has a designated space to pause in this large urban landscape and contemplate contemporary art. Membership is free by simply signing up or a $20HKD admittance charge if you are not, you will be exposed too a small art space with an installation that seems rotate every few months. We visited while Urban Sense (March 3, 2016 thru May 15, 2016) was up. This exhibition looks at the features of contemporary urban life which shape our experiences - architecture, people, space, work, leisure, technology, sound, vision...elements that work together or compete against each other for our attention. When I am back in the K11 Art Mall (really a shopping mall with some art about), I will always pay a visit to the K11 Art Space. It is a quick stop versus a giant museum (which I would visit if Hong Kong had that...bring on M+!), it changes the narrative of a regular visit to the mall and it exposes me to different perspectives...all while buying an overpriced macaroon at a kiosk and buying a new pair of ballet flats on sale.

Having the prime location in Sai Kung, I guarantee HKUST is the best scenic university in Hong…read moreKong. I know a lot of people come all the way to our campus just to enjoy the view and we attract a lot of passionate photographers to do photo shoots here. Yes, I am proud. Why should I not be? One of the best buildings on campus is our huge library, featuring five floors with reading areas and learning commons. What's so special about our library? Well, we have a massive amount of learning materials and the learning common is open 24 hours. So, students can stay there all day, all night. Most importantly, the best part of the library has to be its breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding sea. It's no doubt that students get pretty stressed during finals and you can see them working really hard in the library all the time. However, the view from the library just makes everything better. Just take a look at the beautiful sea or even catch the sunset before you die in piles of books and you will suddenly feel good again. I am already missing the library...