Known as one of the best airports in the world, the Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is an experience in itself. From the time your plane touches down the Hong Kong ground to the time you take the coach to your chosen hotel, you’ll never run out of things to see and do.

The airport is strategically designed not only to serve travelers but also to cater to international and high end consumers who are entering HK through this posh airport. So, it’s not unusual to see themed restaurants, designer boutiques like Prada, Gucci, Fendi, ad infinitum, as you find your way to thee exit gate or the boarding gate area. Be prepared to shell out some dough if you have shopaholic tendencies. Read…

We are still sitting in the Mabuhay Lounge waiting for our delayed flight to Hong Kong to board. Earlier today, while at Greenbelt 3, I visited Power Books to check out some Hong Kong travel guides. Here are some of the things that we plan to do aside from the city and Macau tours. We are going to dine at The Peak Lookout which has an amazing panoramic view of Hong Kong harbor. We plan to visit the flower market on Flower Market Road in Kowllon. Of course a trip to Hong Kong has to include a visit to some factory outlets. This time around we plan to go to the outlets located at Spring Garden Lane also in Kowloon. My parents want to buy some electronic goods. So, we’re going to take them to 298 Computer Zone, Broadway Shop 714-15 (Apple Computer central) and Photo Scientific Appliances. After all that shopping and sightseeing, I think I’m ready to head on to Singapore.

I don’t like to travel when it rains. But it is. Hard. With thunderstorms.

We are at NAIA’s Mabuhay Lounge, waiting for our flight to HKG. Our plane doesn’t leave until 2:20PM, which means we still have some 30 minutes to read magazines, eat carbs and surf the Internet. The Mabuhay Lounge is a convenient place for people like us who need to do last-minute emails [as if we couldn't do it abroad] to associates [read: wedding planner and writers] and family members. Actually I’m not doing any of that. Read more »