Cutting Loose in Asia This journal/blog will chronicle the adventures of Leah & Joel in Hong Kong & the Philippines from July 12-August 8. Leah will conduct PhD research, Joel is along for the ride...

Hong Kong Part Deuce

Saturday, 11 Aug 2007 | Views [997]

Hi Folks!! We're back home in the US of A. It was quite an epic 1-3 day journey. We began in Manila early Wednesday am and caught a taxi to the airport and boarded a Philippine Airline 747 to Hong Kong. I was tickled by one last bit of Philippine ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

We Did Hong Kong

Wednesday, 18 Jul 2007 | Views [659]

Whewww...we've been bustling about seeing the sites, and I believe we haven't missed one! Except maybe the nightlife, but maybe one day.  Hong Kong has a fascinating history; a fishing village until the British got China hooked on India's opium.  Its ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Hong Kong Days

Sunday, 15 Jul 2007 | Views [4509]

    Hi! Leah & I arrived fine.  We've been guided by Leah's collegemate Matthew, a native Hong Kong(er?) who knows the efficiency of this bustling city.  With his help, we've had plenty of practice w/ chopsticks (Thai,HKian,Shanghainese) and navigated ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Gallery: Well come!!

Sunday, 15 Jul 2007 | Photo Gallery